San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 5-18-2021
May 18, 2021 | 4:59 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Here is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through May 17.
Health
Current Facial Covering Guidance Remains in Effect
May 17, 2021 | 7:23 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County of San Diego will follow state guidance regarding facial coverings until the expected full reopening of the California economy on June 15.
New Consent Form for Minors Getting COVID-19 Vaccine without Guardian
May 14, 2021 | 5:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Starting Saturday, youths ages 12-17 who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination in San Diego County without a parent present will have to provide a signed form to show their parent or legal guardian has given permission.
Youths Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccinations Around the County
May 13, 2021 | 6:29 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Vaccination sites around San Diego County started giving shots out to the newest eligible group seeking COVID-19 protection Thursday, youths between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.
County Now Offering Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine to 12- to 15-Year-Olds
May 13, 2021 | 8:49 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diegans ages 12-15 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
County Expecting to Start Vaccinating 12-15 Year-old Youths Thursday
May 12, 2021 | 5:07 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County officials said Wednesday they fully expect 12-to-15 year old youths to be able to start getting vaccinated Thursday with Pfizer vaccines, pending the expected approval Wednesday night by the Western States Scientific Safety Review and California Department of Public Health.
County Preparing to Vaccinate 12- to 15-Year-Olds
May 11, 2021 | 5:04 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is preparing to offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to youth ages 12-15 as soon as it is authorized by the California Department of Public Health.