Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Testing is open to everyone, even if you do not have symptoms. Consider getting tested if you:

• Have symptoms
• Have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive
• Are an essential worker
• Live in a multifamily home
• Have a chronic health condition, such as hypertension or diabetes

At-home tests are also available at your local pharmacy or big-box stores like Target if you are not able to get to a clinic.

Only about 3% of people who get COVID-19 will die from it. The people most likely to get seriously ill from this virus are people over 60 and those with pre-existing health conditions. There are also now treatment options and vaccines which can help reduce the severity of the disease.

Yes. Health officials in the U.S. recommend the use of a medical-grade face mask when in crowded indoor areas. Masks are also required in all FHCSD sites. Find out more about appropriate masks here.

Californians can opt-in to CA Notify to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus.

For more information, click here.

To protect yourself from COVID-19, you should:

• Get vaccinated!
• Wear a medical-grade mask indoors.
• Wash your hands frequently with warm soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you are unable to wash your hands.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

You can protect yourself the following ways:

• Get vaccinated!
• Wear a medical-grade mask indoors.
• Wash your hands frequently with warm soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you are unable to wash your hands.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

If you feel you are sick, you should:

• Take an at-home test.
• Stay home to limit the spread.
• Cough into a tissue or your elbow.
• Wear a face mask in public spaces.
• If you have a fever higher than 100.4 degrees, go to the emergency room.

If you feel you are sick, and you go into labor, you should notify your provider before arriving at the hospital if possible. This will help ensure staff make the most appropriate disease control preparations and support a safe, healthy delivery for you and your baby.

• Masking is required at all sites.
• Clinics have increased sanitization practices.
• Patients are pre-screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the clinic.
• No patients will be turned away, regardless of symptoms.
• FHCSD offers telehealth appointments for non-emergency care.
• Mental health and substance use counseling are also available through telehealth visits.
• COVID-19 testing and vaccination are available at FHCSD.

For more information, view our full safety measures.

It may seem like a lot is out of your control right now, and you may feel worried, angry or have difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Many people may still feel stress and anxiety from the most severe months of the pandemic. However, there are still things you can do support your overall well-being.

• Speak with a mental health professional.
• Take care of your body.
• Stay connected to loved ones.
• Limit time spent on news.
• Set boundaries.
• Keep a daily routine and include time to relax.
• Manage your stress.

For more information, click here.

New variants will continue to evolve as long as there are COVID-19 infections, much like the flu.

These new variants have many mutations, which leads to changes in effective treatments and vaccinations. This means treatment for COVID-19 will change over time, and you will need to get vaccine boosters.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, including the new variants, you should:

Get Vaccinated

All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in California are safe and effective at preventing serious illness from COVID-19 and will protect you and those you love.

Anyone six months or older who lives or works in San Diego County can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments at any one of our vaccination sites. Additionally, anyone over the age of five who completed their vaccine series more than two months ago is now eligible for a booster.

To schedule your vaccine or booster appointment, call (619) 515-2474.

Wear Masks

CDPH highly recommends everyone wear masks in indoor public places (such as grocery stores, public transit and movie theaters), regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required in indoor public places for everyone who is not fully vaccinated.

Everyone must wear a mask in our clinics.

To learn more about masking recommendations, click here.

Get Tested

Get tested for COVID-19 if you are feeling any symptoms — regardless of your vaccination status. COVID-19 symptoms can feel like a common cold (including just “the sniffles”), seasonal allergies or flu.

We offer COVID-19 testing to our patients and the public at several clinics. To find a testing location near you, call (619) 515-2300 or click here to learn more.

Stay Home if Sick