Flu Season Remains Mild Even As San Diego Sees Bump In Cases
The county reported its sixth flu-related death, but that number is far lower than last year's 66. In other news, cars with illegal defective device software may have taken a toll on public health, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation has named its new CEO.
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Flu Caseload Spikes In San Diego
The number of confirmed flu cases in San Diego County spiked last week, lending a new dynamic to what’s still a generally mild season at a time of year when influenza activity typically peaks. (Sisson, 2/17)
Green Car Reports:
Illegal VW Diesel Emissions: Tallying Public Health Damage
It's clear that the Volkswagen TDI diesel cars equipped with illegal "defeat device" software have contributed to a significant amount of extra air pollution. Some of the affected models were found to emit up to 35 times the legal levels of nitrogen oxides. But how does that looks when viewed in terms of public health? (Edelstein, 2/17)
The San Francisco Business Times:
San Francisco AIDS Foundation Names New CEO
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation has named a Chicago public health official as its new chief executive officer, filling the vacancy created when former CEO Neil Giuliano left at year-end to head a Phoenix business group. Joe Hollendoner, the nonprofit's new top executive, will start May 2. (Rauber, 2/17)