An individual thought to possibly be infected with the coronavirus , COVID-19 , has tested negative for the virus.

Health officials in Mexicali , Baja California , Mexico, had reported last week that a person was hospitalized and isolated in Mexicali since symptoms of the virus first appeared. Imperial County Health Officer Dr. Stephan Munday said that to date no cases of virus have been confirmed in Imperial County nd the risk to Valley residents being infected by the COVID-19 virus remains low. Dr. Munday encouraged local residents to share facts , not fear by staying informed with timely and accurate information. Sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , California Department of Public Health and the Imperial County Public Health Department can be relied on to provide timely and accurate information according to Dr. Munday.