San Bernardino County reported its second case of COVID-19 Monday in a 54-year-old male with underlying health conditions who had come into contact with persons who had recently traveled from Washington state.
“This case does not change our level of readiness or response and it should not increase alarm among the public,” said Acting County Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson. “The health risk from COVID-19 to the general public in San Bernardino County remains low at this time, but everyone is strongly urged to engage in practices that reduce the risk of spread.”
Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman said, “Avoiding panic and heeding the advice of public health professionals is the path that will lead us through this crisis. As more testing is conducted and more results come in, we thoroughly expect to see an increase in the number of reported cases.”
The county reported its first case of novel coronavirus on Sunday, March 15, in someone who had recently returned from the United Kingdom.
