The Coronavirus

District Five

San Diego County, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and state and local jurisdictions across the nation are closely monitoring the Coronavirus.

It was first detected in December 2019, in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and continues to expand globally. A number of countries, including the United States, are actively screening incoming travelers from Wuhan.

Measures are in place to prevent infection and spread to county residents. The CDC is the lead agency on detection, quarantine and treatment. The county is working closely with the...