City of Carlsbad public safety officials continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus, coordinating closely with public health experts at the County of San Diego. At this time, residents are urged to stay informed and follow the same prevention steps that are recommended for the spread of the seasonal flu.
Simple health tips
Monitoring, ready to respond
The County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor and respond to suspected cases in the San Diego region.
Carlsbad officials are participating in regular briefings with public health officials and have these taken initial steps to ensure the city is prepared:
Symptoms and what to do
Patients infected with the coronavirus have reported:
People should contact their health care provider with any specific concerns.
Travel concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains a webpage that includes information and advice about coronavirus for travelers, including areas where travel advisories are in effect.
What if …
While there are currently NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Diego County, the potential for “community spread” – cases where the source of infection has not been identified – is significant. For this reason, all county residents are encouraged to practice hand hygiene and guard against the spread of any respiratory illness. Should community spread occur in San Diego, County Public Health and other agencies will post instructions.
Additional information
Call 2-1-1
San Diego County Health and Human Services frequently asked questions
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention frequently asked questions
Prevention and treatment
County Health and Human Services coronavirus webpage