DATE:
November 15, 2022
29
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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RECEIVE UPDATES AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS REGARDING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND THE MONKEYPOX (MPOX) OUTBREAK RESPONSE; AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENTS RELATED TO CONTINUED COVID-19 SERVICES; ACCEPT MPOX RESPONSE FUNDING; RATIFY CONTRACT FOR TESTING, TREATMENT, AND VACCINATION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR MPOX; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUANCE OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
As seen nationwide, community transmission of the COVID-19 and monkeypox (MPOX) viruses are occurring locally. As a leader in infectious disease control within California and across the United States, the preparation for and response to communicable disease events, outbreaks, and emerging infectious disease threats remain high priorities for the County of San Diego (County). The County continues to make significant, ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the MPOX global outbreak with sustainable approaches.
In addition to receiving updates on the County's local COVID-19 and MPOX responses, today's action requests the Board approve the following:
* Authorize competitive solicitations for specimen collection, testing, and resulting services for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases;
* Accept MPOX response funding, from the California Department of Public Health;
* Ratify the contract with Family Health Centers of San Diego for testing, treatment, and vaccination administration for MPOX; and
* Adopt a resolution entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUANCE OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.
This item supports the County's vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving commun...
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