While Monterey County has no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, the county declared a local emergency Friday. According to the county, the proclamation is a precautionary measure that will help Monterey County mobilize and coordinate resources should the coronavirus be detected. Monterey County health officials say they have been monitoring the virus and are actively preparing. In addition, the Monterey County Operation Area Emergency Operations Center has already activated to Level 3, its lowest level, to support the Health Department.Local preparation includes coordinating with local health partners, including hospitals, urgent care centers, medical providers and medical first responders, as well as cities, agencies and community partners. The county’s Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for the coronavirus, which allows for faster results regarding patients who may meet the criteria for testing.

While Monterey County has no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, the county declared a local emergency Friday.

According to the county, the proclamation is a precautionary measure that will help Monterey County mobilize and coordinate resources should the coronavirus be detected.


Monterey County health officials say they have been monitoring the virus and are actively preparing. In addition, the Monterey County Operation Area Emergency Operations Center has already activated to Level 3, its lowest level, to support the Health Department.

Local preparation includes coordinating with local health partners, including hospitals, urgent care centers, medical providers and medical first responders, as well as cities, agencies and community partners. The county’s Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for the coronavirus, which allows for faster results regarding patients who may meet the criteria for testing.