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Janet Jurado receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the Family Health Center in Logan Heights on August 26, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 742 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 More Deaths

San Diego County public health officials reported 742 new coronavirus infections and 17 additional deaths, according to the latest reports.

Philip Morris International is buying Vectura, a large asthma inhaler maker, in a move that health groups have urged Vectura shareholders to reject on both ethical and practical grounds.

Philip Morris Is Buying An Asthma Inhaler Company. Health Groups Are Suspicious

The purchase "is the latest reprehensible choice from a company that has profited from addicting users to its deadly products," the American Lung Association said.

Charlie Callagan's bone marrow transplant for multiple myeloma was recently postponed at the last minute because Oregon hospitals are overwhelmed with treating COVID-19 patients.

Overwhelmed With COVID Patients, Oregon Hospitals Postpone Surgeries And Cancer Care

Patients with advanced cancer and heart disease are among those who have had to wait for surgeries and other procedures as critically ill, unvaccinated COVID patients strain the medical system.

Charlie Callagan's bone marrow transplant for multiple myeloma was postponed at the last minute, because Oregon hospitals are overwhelmed with treating COVID-19 patients.

Overwhelmed With COVID Patients, Oregon Hospitals Postpone Surgeries And Cancer Care

Patients with advanced cancer and heart disease are among those who have had to wait for surgeries and other procedures as critically ill, unvaccinated COVID patients strain the medical system.

Kevin Faulconer, former San Diego mayor and Republican candidate for governor of California, greets supporters during a news conference after polls closed in the recall election Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in San Diego.

Kevin Faulconer Ponders Future After Drubbing In California Recall

Faulconer was among 46 candidates seeking to replace him and incomplete results show him getting only about 9% support. He even finished far back of Larry Elder on his home turf in San Diego County.

Sha'Carri Richardson, shown here last month, was suspended earlier this year after testing positive for THC.

Anti-Doping Group Will Review Cannabis Ban After Sha'Carri Richardson's Suspension

The World Anti-Doping Agency said "a number of stakeholders" from international athletics asked it to review the ban. U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not able to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.

A man getting nasal swapped for a coronavirus test at the Tubman-Chavez Community Center, one of San Diego County's free testing sites, on Nov. 30, 2020.

San Diego County Reports 593 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 New Deaths

San Diego County public health officials reported 593 new coronavirus infections and five additional deaths Tuesday.

An ashtray full of cigarette butts sits on a table at Players Sports Grill's outdoor patio in San Marcos. September 14, 2021.

San Marcos Taking Steps To Ban Smoking In Outdoor Dining Patios

San Marcos could be the next city to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor patios and dining areas. A policy is being considered by the city council.

A view from outside the shelter located off of Sports Arena Boulevard, Sept. 13, 2021.

New 'Harm Reduction' Homeless Shelter Could Be Open By Early November

City and county officials are close to opening a new homeless shelter in San Diego’s Midway District to help treat people with the most pressing needs.

A sign outside the entrance of Kobey's Swap Meet at the Sports Arena encourages guests to social distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. April 10, 2021.

San Diego County Reports 591 New COVID-19 Cases, 19 New Deaths

San Diego County reported 592 new coronavirus infections and 19 new deaths Monday.

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