🌱 Novavax For COVID-19​ + Monkeypox Alert + Alzheimer's Conference

Good morning, friends! Bettyann Pernice here with your Sunday edition of the San Diego Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 77, Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. There are 465 people hospitalized with COVID-19 here in San Diego. Now, San Diego residents can get a new vaccine, Novavax, to protect against the latest variant. The vaccine will be available at pharmacies, healthcare providers, community clinics and at community events. Novavax is a two-dose vaccine that works differently than previous vaccines. Find out more. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)
2. Concerned about Monkeypox? Now you can receive information via the county’s text message alert system. If you wish to sign up, you can text COSD MONKEYPOX at 468-311. If you have unusual rashes or lesions, you can get more information by calling 2-1-1. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
3. For the first time, the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 is being held here in San Diego at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel, July 31 – Aug. 4. The purpose is to share research and discoveries in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. “The researchers are looking into a variety of different angles. They’re looking at risk reduction, early diagnosis, and new treatments – and to keep up to date, you can see results in the news, or download our science help app, or our website, alz.org, where you can find further information on all of these stories,” said Dr. Claire Sexton, Senior Director of Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer's Association. Researchers are hoping to find new ways to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms of dementia. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS8.com)

Today in San Diego:

• Gaslamp Run: 5K/10K — Gaslamp Quarter. (8 a.m.)
• CECO Fun Raiser: Padres vs Twins — San Diego County Employees' Charitable Organization. (1:10 p.m.)
• Head Over Heels at SD Junior Theatre — Casa del Prado Theater. (2 p.m.)
• San Diego Gay Men's Chorus Proudly Presents Get On Your Feet — Balboa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
• San Diego Summer Eats — Savorite. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• City of San Diego: "We’re making progress on the Botanical Building renovation project in Balboa Park! Today Mayor Todd Gloria and Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins gave an update on the exciting project." Learn more. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: It's weekend! Take your best 'furiend' out for some fun. Remember these necessary items: a leash, water, and waste bags. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Unified School District: Now through the end of August, come out and enjoy 'Parks After Dark.' This program is scheduled to happen every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Join us for some fun. (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: It takes about 5 years to produce its first fruit. Then these cacao trees grow about 40 pods a year. Stop by and see these lovely trees in the garden. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Library Foundation SD: "Expansions 🏗 and more are coming to several San Diego Public Libraries, including Oak Park Library and Ocean Beach Library, as Mayor Todd Gloria announces additional funding for the projects 🤩! Thank you to our city and state leaders for supporting our local libraries." (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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