Changes Related to the End of State and Local Emergencies

Page last updated 03/13/2023.

Overview

On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced updates to several state public health officer orders that have guided Californians on how to best protect themselves and their families throughout the pandemic.
CDPH is making the following changes to existing COVID-19 guidance:
- Effective March 13, 2023:
  - Updated recommendations regarding isolation for persons infected with COVID-19.
  - Updated definition of infectious period in alignment with updated recommendations regarding isolation of persons infected with COVID-19.
  - Included definition of confirmed case.
  - Removed requirements in Mega Events and K-12 Schools and Child Care.
- Beginning April 3, 2023:
  - Local actions based on state guidance is coming soon.

State and Local Health Officer Orders

San Diego County and California public health officials have issued orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- End of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
  The statewide State of Emergency proclaimed on March 4, 2020 is terminated effective February 28, 2023. Any Executive Orders related to the terminated State of Emergency are no longer in effect as of February 28, 2023.
San Diego County Public Health Order (PDF) Updated June 14, 2021.
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Previous Health Orders
Public Health Order Effective Date 03.13.20 Includes amendments and addendums from 3.16.20, 3.17.20, 3.18.20, 3.23.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 03.29.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 04.09.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 04.10.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 04.24.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 04.27.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.01.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.08.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.09.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.10.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.21.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.22.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.27.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 06.02.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 06.04.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 06.16.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 06.19.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 07.01.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 07.07.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 07.15.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 07.21.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 07.30.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 08.08.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 08.22.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 09.01.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 09.10.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 09.25.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 10.09.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 11.03.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 11.14.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 11.21.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 12.06.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 12.10.20

Public Health Order Effective Date 01.25.21

Public Health Order Effective Date 02.06.21

Public Health Order Effective Date 05.06.21

Safe Reopening

Most activities have reopened. Current restrictions

School Notifications

School Administrators and Employers: To notify the County of a person (employee or student) with COVID-19 at your site, complete the online COVID-19 Notification Form or call (888) 950-9905. Please have the following information ready: person's name, date of birth, and contact information.

Additional Health Orders

Isolation

Quarantine