DATE:
August 9, 2022
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
RATIFY DECLARATION OF LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY REGARDING MONKEYPOX (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the multi-country spread of monkeypox to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, which constitutes its highest alert level. On August 1, 2022, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency as part of California's response to the monkeypox outbreak. On August 2, 2022, the San Diego County Public Health Officer issued a Declaration of Local Health Emergency, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 101080, as a result of the global outbreak of monkeypox and the local impacts to public health. Today's recommended actions will provide the County of San Diego (County) additional powers to coordinate local efforts and identify resources that may be necessary to fully address this evolving situation.
Monkeypox is an unusual disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and symptoms of monkeypox include rash, fever, muscle aches, and respiratory symptoms. Although most cases of monkeypox resolve within a few weeks, monkeypox can cause serious symptoms, including severe pain, hospitalization and, in rare cases, death.
State law requires the Declaration of Local Health Emergency to be ratified by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) within seven days of issuance. Today's action requests the Board to ratify and find that there is a continuing need for the Declaration of Local Health Emergency.
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 communities. This will be accomplished by ...
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