Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated Jan. 19, 2021 — We have begun vaccinating Scripps Health patients ages 65 and over. When we are ready to schedule your vaccination, we will notify you through your MyScripps account or through email. You will need a MyScripps account to make a vaccine appointment, so sign up today if you haven’t already. Supplies are very limited, so appointments may already be filled. We appreciate your patience. Please do not call your physician’s office or our nurse line, as they cannot schedule COVID-19 vaccines for you. We will continue to update you as we receive more information.
At Scripps, we always care about the health and safety of our patients, but never more so than now. With extra precautions in place, we welcome you back for all your health care needs — including primary, specialty and emergency care. Scripps is here for you.
Caring for you during COVID-19
Caring for you during COVID-19
At Scripps, your health and safety are our top priorities. We have put specific safety measures in place to keep our patients, staff and visitors safe against COVID-19.
In this video, Dr. Sharieff along with our President and CEO Chris Van Gorder, address specific safety measures at Scripps, including curbside check-in, our no-visitor policy, separating COVID-19 patients and more.
How we are keeping you safe

How we are keeping you safe
To make sure you get care safely, we are taking the following precautions:
- Screenings for everyone entering our facilities
- Required face coverings for all physicians, staff and patients
- Curbside check-in option and social distancing in waiting rooms
- Rigorous cleaning and disinfection for all facilities and equipment
- Dedicated entrance and isolated zones for patients with coronavirus symptoms
- Limited visitors to all our facilities (see our visitation policy)
COVID nurse line
COVID nurse line
If you suspect you have COVID symptoms, please call our nurse line at 888-261-8431 or use virtual care options. For general guidance on COVID-19, visit cdc.gov or call 2-1-1.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
We’ve answered some questions about the coronavirus — information about the vaccine, how to protect yourself and what to do if you need care not related to COVID-19.
Visitor restrictions
Visitor restrictions
In alignment with county recommendations, we are restricting visitors from our hospitals and clinics. Some exceptions may apply as determined by the caregiving team.
Appointments
Appointments
As we continue to treat COVID-19 patients, please know our doctors are still here for you, both virtually and in-person. Some conditions may still require a visit to your doctor’s office.
Donate to Scripps
Donate to Scripps
We have set up a Scripps COVID-19 Fund to directly support our response to the health care needs of our community during this unprecedented time.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve answered some common questions about coronavirus. We’ve also answered additional FAQs about testing and appointments.