Environmental Health Today

Our next one minute video on food safety provides an overview of how to properly store food. #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

Use your phone to help save lives. Sign up for #COVID19 exposure notifications on your phone. Your identity is protected. Learn when you have come in contact wi...th someone who tested positive for the virus. #CANotify #StopTheSurge CAnotify.ca.gov . . . Use su teléfono para ayudar a salvar vidas. Regístrese para recibir notificaciones de exposición al COVID-19 en su teléfono. Su identidad está protegida. Sepa cuándo ha estado en contacto con alguien que dio positivo por el virus. CAnotify.ca.gov

Reduce foodborne illnesses by improving food safety related behaviors and practices. Use separate cutting boards and knives for raw meat, poultry, seafood and produce. Remember to always wash your hands between handling raw and cooked food. #foodsafety

Did you know we have a new webpage dedicated for the flu? You can learn more about the flu as well as find a place to get your FREE flu shot. Visit wp.sbcounty....gov/dph/flu #flu #influenza #publichealth #sanbernardino #vaccination

Wash your fruits and vegetables, particularly leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach, before eating them. Washing produce will help get rid of any dirt and germs that may still be present. More info from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): https://bit.ly/2JMaKmq. #FoodSafety #FoodHygiene

Today’s special edition Update welcomes the County's new supervisors and provides details on the State-mandated Regional Stay Home Order. Read the full update here: http://wp.sbcounty.gov/cao/countywire/ #SBCountyTogether

Keep a safe distance between yourself and other people who are not from your household. To practice physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people. #SBCountyTogether #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #PhysicalDistance

The next video in our food safety series, Protecting Public Health One Minute at a Time, will show you how to properly use a thermometer. #FoodSafety #FoodHygiene #FoodThermometer

Are you prepared for the next earthquake? You can be better prepared by following these tips: -Secure items that might fall and cause injury, such as bookshelve...s, and mirrors. -Practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold -Make an emergency kit with critical supplies and important documents -Create an emergency plan with your family, but more importantly, practice that plan Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills #SBCShakeOut #SBSafe #vision4Safety

COVID-19 REMINDER Practice these prevention methods every day to stop the spread of COVID-19! RECORDATORIO DE COVID-19 ¡Practique estos métodos de prevención todos los días para detener la propagación de COVID-19!

Ever wonder what your favorite restaurants' inspection scores are? You can check them here: www.sbcounty.gov/dph/ehsportal/.

Pandemics can be stressful and it's important to take care of your mental health during these uncertain times. Here are some healthy ways to cope with stress. Know what to do if you are diagnosed with COVID-19. Know where and how to get treatment. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Make time to unwind. Do COVID-safe activities that you enjoy doing. ... Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Read more about how to cope with stress from the CDC https://tinyurl.com/y7arls7s #SBCountyTogether #COVID19 #SBCounty

Want to know what it's like to get a COVID-19 test? It's easy, free and painless. It helps slow the spread to keep people safe from the virus and it helps our economy reopen. You can make an appointment to test at https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/

To ensure proper food temperatures Keep hot foods hot at 140F or warmer. Use slow cookers or warming trays to keep food hot. Keep cold foods cold at 40F or below. Place serving dishes in bowls of ice so they stay chilled. #FoodSafety #SBCounty

Need a food handlers card? The training and test are available on our website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and costs $22. More information here https://bit.ly/319WZE4. #EnvironmentalHealthServices #FoodSafety #DYK... ----- ¿Necesita una tarjeta de manejador de alimentos? La capacitación y la prueba están disponibles en nuestro sitio web las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana y cuesta $22. Para más información https://bit.ly/319WZE4.

Get Tested for COVID-19 Getting tested helps us reopen & keeps us safe. Since some diagnosed with #COVID19 are asymptomatic (they show no symptoms), we encourage everyone to take a test. Go to SBCOVID19.com to find a testing site near you. #SBCountyTogether

Hágase la prueba de COVID-19 Muchas personas a las que se les diagnostica COVID-19 no muestran síntomas. Mantenga su comunidad segura y hágase la prueba. Vaya a SBCOVID19.com para encontrar un sitio de pruebas cerca de usted. #SBCountyTogether

Don't Leave Kids in the Pool Alone! Children should always have an adult swimmer within arm's reach to provide touch supervision. Find more water safety tips for kids here https://rdcrss.org/34hjd9c.... -------- ¡No deje a los niños solos en la piscina! Los niños siempre deben tener un nadador adulto al alcance de la mano para que los supervise. Encuentre más consejos sobre la seguridad en el agua para niños aquí https://rdcrss.org/34hjd9c.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental USA. You can reduce your risk of #WNV by using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/32MMYNU. #MosquitoControl #mosquitoes _____________ El virus del Nilo Occidental (WNV) es la principal causa de enfermedades transmitidas por zancudos en los EEUU. Puede reducir su riesgo de WNV y las picaduras usando repelente de insectos, camisas de manga larga y pantalones largos. Para más info: https://bit.ly/32MMYNU.

Together, we can reduce COVID-19 in our county following the 3 W's. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Watch your distance.... Go to SBCOVID19.com for more information on #coronavirus in our county. #SBCountyTogether #COVID19