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There are now 3,930 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana as of July 9

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has finally made COVID-19 case information available by zip code. There are currently 21,517 cases and 402 deaths to date in Orange County as of July 9, with 3,930 cases and 101 deaths in Santa Ana. A total of 1,292 new cases were reported today as well as 26 new deaths. There are currently 691 victims in local hospitals and 236 of them are in Intensive Care Units. An estimated 9,452 victims have recovered from the disease to date.

Here is how the COVID-19 case count breaks down by Santa Ana’s zip codes (note – SNF means Skilled Nursing Facility):

92704 (population: 90,205) – 1,042 cases/0 SNF Cases – 14 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92701 (population: 55,534) – 748 cases/111 SNF Cases – 46 Deaths/32 SNF Deaths
92703 (population: 59,190) – 760 cases/0 SNF cases – 14 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92707 (population: 62,894) – 770 cases/59 SNF cases – 15 Deaths/7 SNF Deaths
92706 (population: 37,406) – 465 cases/76 SNF cases – 21 Deaths/17 SNF Deaths
92705 (population: 46,883) – 291 cases/43 SNF Cases – 3 Death/2 SNF Deaths

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 3,638 cases and 91 deaths
Garden Grove reports 1,064 cases and 11 deaths
Huntington Beach reports 993 cases and 40 deaths
Orange reports 939 cases and 15 deaths
Fullerton reports 890 cases and 17 deaths
Buena Park reports 559 cases and 4 deaths
Irvine reports 648 cases and 5 deaths
Costa Mesa reports 612 cases and 3 deaths
Westminster reports 386 cases and 12 deaths
Newport Beach reports 494 cases and 2 deaths
Tustin reports 425 cases and 6 deaths
Fountain Valley reports 186 cases and 6 deaths

The California Department of Public Health reported that the state California has 296,499 confirmed cases to date. There have been 6,711 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been 5,078,434 tests conducted in California.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 3,047,671
64,771 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 132,056
991 New Deaths

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.
Practicing social distancing.
Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Answer the call if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect. Contact tracers will connect you to free, confidential testing and other resources, if needed.
Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick

Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath), call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken. More than 100 community testing sites also offer free, confidential testing: Find a COVID-19 Testing Site.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

Free COVID-19 testing at Valley High School on July 14

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

There is a new opportunity for free COVID-19 testing coming to Santa Ana Valley High School next week on July 14, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Call 714-332-6367 for an appointment.

Valley High School is located at 1801 S. Greenville St.

You should consider getting tested if you may have been exposed to COVID-19:

Do you work at an essential business? (Grocery stores, janitorial, construction, agriculture or restaurants)
Were you exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 patient?
Were you exposed to someone who is waiting for COVID-19 test results?

Youth sports practices postponed in Orange County due to new State guidance

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Santa Ana, Sports, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 8, 2020) – The State of California has recently amended its guidance regarding youth sports practices, team drills and training and will no longer allow them to occur throughout the state.

The State’s Day Camps and Fitness Facility guidelines were used by counties across the state to allow for youth sports practices, team drills and training.

At this time, youth sports activities including practices will be postponed until further direction is provided from the State. Currently, there is no scheduled time by which the state will re-open youth sports. The County of Orange allowed youth sports practice, team drills and training to re-open on June 15, 2020.

For more information about the County of Orange’s response to COVID-19, please visit http://www.ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus.

Santa Ana now has 3,711 COVID-19 cases as of July 7

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 3 Comments

The O.C. Health Care Agency has finally made COVID-19 case information available by zip code. There are currently 18,892 cases and 369 deaths to date in Orange County as of July 7, with 3,711 cases and 98 deaths in Santa Ana. A total of 1,010 new cases were reported today as well as 3 new deaths. There are currently 659 victims in local hospitals and 224 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how the COVID-19 case count breaks down by Santa Ana’s zip codes (note – SNF means Skilled Nursing Facility):

92704 (population: 90,205) – 952 cases/0 SNF Cases – 12 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92701 (population: 55,534) – 698 cases/111 SNF Cases – 42 Deaths/30 SNF Deaths
92703 (population: 59,190) – 690 cases/0 SNF cases – 13 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92707 (population: 62,894) – 672 cases/59 SNF cases – 13 Deaths/6 SNF Deaths
92706 (population: 37,406) – 431 cases/75 SNF cases – 16 Deaths/12 SNF Deaths
92705 (population: 46,883) – 249 cases/35 SNF Cases – 1 Death/1 SNF Deaths

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 3,425 cases and 91 deaths
Garden Grove reports 1,012 cases and 10 deaths
Huntington Beach reports 921 cases and 40 deaths
Orange reports 899 cases and 15 deaths
Fullerton reports 834 cases and 16 deaths
Buena Park reports 534 cases and 4 deaths
Irvine reports 593 cases and 5 deaths
Costa Mesa reports 554 cases and 3 deaths
Westminster reports 354 cases and 10 deaths
Newport Beach reports 451 cases and 2 deaths
Tustin reports 396 cases and 6 deaths
Fountain Valley reports 167 cases and 6 deaths

The California Department of Public Health reported that the state has 277,774 confirmed cases to date. There have been 6,448 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been 4,896,370 tests conducted in California.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 2,932,596
46,329 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 130,133
322 New Deaths

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.
Practicing social distancing.
Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Answer the call if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect. Contact tracers will connect you to free, confidential testing and other resources, if needed.
Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

This week’s Cochino List includes Nuevo Amanecer

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of June 25 to July 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Nuevo Amanecer (Club de Herbalife), 1331 E. First St., Suite B, Santa Ana, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 26
Update: The Den Cafe at 2930 Bristol St., Suite B-102, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed June 25 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen June 26
Kim Huong Vietnamese & Chinese Food, 17311 McFadden Ave., Suite B-C, Tustin, Closed: June 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 26
Hi House, 6638 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
Domino’s, 8682 Beach Blvd., Suite 103, Buena Park, Closed: June 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 29
Sonic, 441 N. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, Closed: June 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 26

Walmart Neighborhood Market at 121 N. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, which had its permit downgraded June 22 to prepackaged food only because of insufficient hot water and plumbing in disrepair, had its full permit reinstated June 29.

The acting O.C. Health Officer issues amended orders in support of the State of CA closures

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 5 Comments

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 3, 2020) — Acting County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau issued new Amended Orders and Strong Recommendations, effective immediately today in support of directives made earlier this week by the California Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office.

The Amended Orders replaces the July 1, 2020 version and includes the mandatory closure of bars (with certain exceptions) while also closes indoor operations of certain sectors including:

Dine-in restaurants
Wineries and tasting rooms
Movie theaters
Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
Zoos and museums
Cardrooms

To read the Order in its entirely as well as related Frequently Asked Questions, please visit https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/article/oc-health-officers-orders-recommendations

Statement from O.C. Sheriff Barnes on the enforcement of face coverings

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Don Barnes, Health and Medical, OC Sheriff, Public Safety Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 2, 2020) – Please see the following statement from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes regarding the wearing of face coverings and enforcement.

“Wearing a face covering is important to mitigate the risk and spread of COVID-19. We have to be practical when considering enforcement of face coverings. With limited exceptions, not wearing a face covering is a violation of the public health order, but it is not a practical application of a criminal law violation. As many other industries are gaining compliance through an education-first approach, deputies will continue to educate the public about the statewide face-covering requirement and will request voluntary compliance.

“During this time of strained police community relations, one only needs to look to New York and other jurisdictions where enforcement has resulted in uses of force and negative outcomes to recognize that an education-first strategy, aimed at obtaining voluntary compliance, is the most sensible and realistic approach.

“I expect that Orange County residents will continue to use common sense and responsibly wear a face covering, in addition to other recommended best practices such as frequent hand washing and maintaining physical distance, for the benefit of their own health as well as the collective health of the community. We must do what is necessary to stop the transmission of COVID-19.”

There are now 2,954 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has finally made COVID-19 case information available by zip code. There are currently 14,413 cases and 345 deaths to date in Orange County as of July 1, with 2,954 cases in Santa Ana and 92 deaths. A total of 570 new cases were reported today as well as 5 new deaths. There are currently 542 victims in local hospitals and 192 of them are in Intensive Care Units. An estimated total of 7,642 patients have recovered.

Here is how the COVID-19 case count breaks down by Santa Ana’s zip codes (note – SNF means Skilled Nursing Facility):

92704 (population: 90,205) – 719 cases/0 SNF Cases – 11 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92701 (population: 55,534) – 570 cases/111 SNF Cases – 40 Deaths/29 SNF Deaths
92703 (population: 59,190) – 557 cases/0 SNF cases – 11 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92707 (population: 62,894) – 537 cases/59 SNF cases – 12 Deaths/6 SNF Deaths
92706 (population: 37,406) – 357 cases/75 SNF cases – 15 Deaths/12 SNF Deaths
92705 (population: 46,883) – 193 cases/33 SNF Cases – 1 Death/1 SNF Deaths

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 2,713 cases and 85 deaths
Garden Grove reports 797 cases and 9 deaths
Huntington Beach reports 671 cases and 38 deaths
Orange reports 650 cases and 15 deaths
Fullerton reports 602 cases and 16 deaths
Buena Park reports 443 cases and 4 deaths
Irvine reports 419 cases and 5 deaths
Costa Mesa reports 361 cases and 2 deaths
Westminster reports 293 cases and 9 deaths
Newport Beach reports 309 cases and 2 deaths
Tustin reports 292 cases and 6 deaths
Fountain Valley reports 123 cases and 6 deaths

The California Department of Public Health reported that the state has 216,550 confirmed cases to date. California has 232,657 confirmed cases to date. There have been 6,090 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been 4,254,176 tests conducted in California.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 2,624,873
43,644 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 127,299
560 New Deaths

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.
Practicing social distancing.
Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Answer the call if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect. Contact tracers will connect you to free, confidential testing and other resources, if needed.
Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

Gov. Newsom acts to prohibit indoor activities at businesses including restaurants

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, California, Civic Affairs, Disease, Emergencies, Entertainment, Gavin Newsom, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for a minimum of three weeks and is subject to an extension based on epidemiologic indicators. These sectors may modify operations to provide services outside or by pick-up. In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs in these counties must close immediately, both indoor and outdoor.

Today’s guidance applies to the following sectors:

• Indoor Dine-in restaurants
• Indoor Wineries and Tasting Rooms
• Indoor Family Entertainment Centers
• Indoor Movie Theaters
• Indoor Zoos and Museums
• Indoor Cardrooms

“California is seeing the virus spreading at alarming rates in many parts of the state, and we are taking immediate action to slow the spread of the virus in those areas,” said Governor Newsom. “We bent the curve in the state of California once, and we will bend the curve again. But we’re going to have to be tougher, and that’s why we are taking this action today.”

Community spread of COVID-19 continues to be a concern across the state, and in particular for counties on the County Monitoring List. This puts vulnerable populations, including older Californians and those who have chronic conditions or compromised immune systems, at higher risk of becoming seriously ill due to the virus.

“Today’s action is necessary to help slow the spread of this virus,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health. “We put ourselves and our community at greatest risk for COVID 19 when we mix with people who don’t live with us. And if you go out, wear a face covering, keep your distance, wash your hands frequently and limit unnecessary indoor activities that increase the risk of exposure.”

Today’s order applies to counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days. Combined these 19 counties represent approximately 72% of California’s population.

Impacted Counties as of July 1, 2020

• Contra Costa
• Fresno
• Glenn
• Imperial
• Kern
• Kings
• Los Angeles
• Merced
• Orange
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Joaquin
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Clara
• Solano
• Stanislaus
• Tulare
• Ventura

Sectors included in today’s guidance are all high risk of transmission due to a number of features of the businesses and the behaviors that occur within them. These sectors, foundationally, are settings where groups convene and may mix with others for prolonged periods of time often without a face covering. Additionally, physical movement within the establishment, duration of time spent in the establishment, and the degree of social mixing among individuals and groups outside one’s household are all significant in these sectors, which substantially elevates the risk of transmission even where face coverings can be worn. Furthermore, in some of these sectors centered on eating and drinking, compliance with face coverings is not possible for the full duration of time someone spends in these establishments.

California will continue to update and issue guidance based on the best available public health data and the best practices currently employed. All industry or sector guidance documents that have been issued to date, including all infectious control measures outlined in those guidance documents, apply in outdoor settings, and thus must be adhered to.

Finally, as we approach the 4th of July holiday weekend, California is recommending that counties with mandatory closures cancel firework shows, and is reminding all Californians that they should not gather with people they do not live with and avoid crowds. Additionally, all parking facilities at state beaches in Southern California and the Bay Area will be closed for the upcoming weekend. In counties that close local beaches, the State will follow suit and close state beaches. Other state parks will remain open, with measures in place to reduce visitation and limit overcrowding.

More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page at www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx

More information about reopening California and what individuals can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/

El Gobernador Ordena Que Cierren Los Bares del Condado de Orange; los Restaurantes y Ciertos Negocios Tienen Que Dejar de Operar Adentro

El gobernador Gavin Newsom ordenó hoy que todos los bares cierren y ciertos negocios, incluyendo los restaurantes, dejen de operar adentro en el Condado de Orange y otros 18 condados de California. Esto aplica a Santa Ana.

El comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Salud Pública de California con todos los detalles a continuación:

EL GOBERNADOR NEWSOM ORDENA UNA ACCIÓN ADICIONAL PARA REDUCIR LA TRANSMISIÓN COMUNITARIA

SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador de California Gavin Newsom y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California dieron a conocer hoy una guía indicando a los condados que se encuentran en la Lista de Monitoreo por tres días o más, el cierre de operaciones dentro de instalaciones cerradas en ciertos sectores que promuevan las reuniones entre personas que no viven en la misma casa y que dificulten el uso de cubiertas para la cara y el distanciamiento social. Las regulaciones estarán vigentes por un mínimo de tres días y se están sujetas a extensión, basadas en los indicadores epidemiológicos.

Dichos sectores pueden modificar sus operaciones para proveer servicios en instalaciones al aire libre o pedidos para llevar. Adicionalmente, todas las cervecerías, bares y pubs en esos condados deben cerrar de inmediato sus operaciones, en ambas modalidades, espacios cerrados y al aire libre.

Las regulaciones anunciadas hoy, aplican para los siguientes sectores:
• Restaurante que ofrecen servicio en espacios cerrados
• Bodegas de vino y salas de degustación que ofrecen servicio en espacios cerrados
• Establecimientos de entretenimiento familiar que ofrecen servicio en espacios cerrados
• Cines en salas cerradas
• Zoológicos y museos cerrados
• Salas de juegos (de baraja) cerrados

“California está viendo un alza alarmante en la tasa de propagación del virus en muchas partes del estado y estamos tomando acciones inmediatas para disminuir la propagación del virus en esas áreas”, anunció hoy el Gobernador. “Ya hemos doblado la curva en el estado de California una vez y lo haremos nuevamente, pero tendremos que ser más rigurosos y es por eso que hoy estamos tomado esta acción.”

La propagación de COVID-19 en la comunidad continúa siendo una preocupación a lo largo del estado, particularmente en las regiones incluidas en la Lista de Monitoreo de Condados. Esto pone a la población vulnerable, incluidos adultos mayores y aquellos con condiciones crónicas de salud o con sistema inmunológico comprometido, en un mayor riesgo de enfermarse de gravedad con este virus.

“La medida tomada hoy es necesaria para ayudar a reducir la propagación del virus”, dijo la Dra. Sonia Angell, Oficial de Salud Pública del Estado y Directora del Departamento de Salud Pública de California. “Nos ponemos y ponemos en riesgo a nuestra comunidad cuando nos reunimos con personas que no viven con nosotros. Si sale, use una cubierta para la cara, mantenga su distancia, lávese las manos y limite las actividades en espacios cerrados que puedan aumentar el riesgo de exposición.”

La medida de hoy aplica en todos aquellos condados que han estado en la Lista de Monitoreo por tres o más días consecutivos. Juntos, esos 19 condados representan aproximadamente el 72% de la población en California.

Los condados afectados hasta el 1 de Julio de 2020 son:
• Contra Costa
• Fresno
• Glenn
• Imperial
• Kern
• Kings
• Los Angeles
• Merced
• Orange
• Riverside • Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Joaquin
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Clara
• Solano
• Stanislaus
• Tulare
• Ventura

Los sectores incluidos en la guía de hoy son todos aquellos que tiene mayor riesgo de transmisión debido a una serie de características de esos negocios y los comportamientos que se presentan dentro de los mismos. Fundamentalmente, estos sectores son entornos donde diferentes grupos se reúnen y pueden mezclarse con otros durante períodos de tiempo prolongados, a menudo sin cubrirse la cara. Además, el movimiento dentro del establecimiento, el tiempo que pasa en el establecimiento y el grado de mezcla social entre individuos y grupos fuera del hogar, son muy significativos en estos sectores, lo que eleva sustancialmente el riesgo de transmisión, incluso cuando si se usan cubiertas faciales. Además, en algunos de estos sectores centrados en el consumo de alimentos y bebidas, no es posible seguir los requerimientos del uso de cubiertas faciales durante toda la permanencia en dichos establecimientos.

California continuará actualizando y emitiendo guías basadas en los mejores datos disponibles de salud pública y las mejores prácticas empleadas actualmente. Todos los documentos de orientación de la industria o el sector que se han emitido hasta la fecha, incluidas todas las medidas de control infeccioso descritas en esos documentos de orientación, se aplican en entornos al aire libre y, por lo tanto, deben cumplirse.

Finalmente, en vísperas del fin de semana festivo del 4 de julio, California recomienda que los condados con cierres obligatorios, cancelen los espectáculos de fuegos artificiales y les recuerda a todos los californianos que no deben reunirse con personas con las que no viven y evitar las multitudes. Además, todos los estacionamientos en las playas estatales del sur de California y el Área de la Bahía estarán cerrados durante el próximo fin de semana. En los condados donde se cerrarán las playas locales, el estado hará lo mismo y cerrará las playas estatales. Otros parques estatales permanecerán abiertos, con medidas establecidas para reducir las visitas y limitar el hacinamiento.

Información adicional sobre las guías estatales referentes a COVID-19 está disponible en California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page en https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx

Para más información sobre la reapertura de California y que puede hacer para evitar la propagación de COVID-19, visite https://covid19.ca.gov/

Orange County bars ordered closed again effective July 2

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Editor Posted in Bars, California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety Leave a comment

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 1, 2020) – Effective July 2, 2020, all bars are ordered closed in Orange County, California due to the increasing number COVID-19 cases.

“While we would prefer not to close bars at this time, many of our neighboring counties have closed their bars, and it’s important to take precautions to ensure the safety of the general public,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District.

Acting County Health Officer and OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Director Clayton Chau, M.D., Ph.D. has ordered all bars in Orange County closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. A copy of the Order may be found here.

“The health and safety of Orange County’s residents is paramount,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District. “We must continue to fight the spread of COVID-19. I encourage all residents and business owners to be extra cautious this holiday weekend.”

The Order, which is effective Thursday, July 2, helps align counties in Southern California due to the increases in COVID-19 cases across the region.

Bars had been allowed to operate in Orange County since June 12 as the County of Orange received approval from the State to open more business sectors under an accelerated Stage Two. The County of Orange received this approval from the State on May 23, 2020.

“As surrounding counties have closed their bars, the County of Orange has made the decision to temporarily close theirs as well. I wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday weekend,” said Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District.

The County of Orange continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 cases and has recently updated the HCA’s Novel Coronavirus website with further information for residents and researchers.

“If we are to successfully fight this COVID-19 pandemic, we must be vigilant in maintaining social distancing, washing our hands and wearing our face coverings,” said Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District.

The Order does not prohibit restaurants, pubs and breweries that offer dine-in services to operate but the establishment must only serve alcohol in the same transaction as a meal. Should a bar offer meals, they are required to comply with the same industry guidance as restaurants.

“As we experience a rise in positive cases and hospitalizations, it is important that we take swift and prudent action so that we do not overload our healthcare system or jeopardize the progress we have made in reopening our economy,” said Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District.

There are now 2,734 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana as of June 29

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has finally made COVID-19 case information available by zip code. There are currently 13,064 cases and 330 deaths to date in Orange County as of June 29, with 2,734 cases in Santa Ana. A total of 456 new cases were reported today as well as 4 new deaths. There are currently 485 victims in local hospitals and 175 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how the COVID-19 case count breaks down by Santa Ana’s zip codes (note – SNF means Skilled Nursing Facility):

92704 (population: 90,205) – 663 cases/0 SNF Cases – 11 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92701 (population: 55,534) – 538 cases/104 SNF Cases – 35 Deaths/25 SNF Deaths
92703 (population: 59,190) – 523 cases/0 SNF cases – 11 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92707 (population: 62,894) – 502 cases/59 SNF cases – 12 Deaths/6 SNF Deaths
92706 (population: 37,406) – 334 cases/75 SNF cases – 15 Deaths/12 SNF Deaths
92705 (population: 46,883) – 154 cases/33 SNF Cases – 1 Death/1 SNF Deaths

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 2,463 cases and 83 deaths
Garden Grove reports 743 cases and 9 deaths
Huntington Beach reports 593 cases and 37 deaths
Orange reports 584 cases and 14 deaths
Fullerton reports 534 cases and 15 deaths
Buena Park reports 405 cases and 4 deaths
Irvine reports 365 cases and 5 deaths
Costa Mesa reports 320 cases and 2 deaths
Westminster reports 271 cases and 9 deaths
Newport Beach reports 272 cases and 2 deaths
Tustin reports 252 cases and 5 deaths
Fountain Valley reports 116 cases and 6 deaths

The California Department of Public Health reported that the state has 216,550 confirmed cases to date. There have been 5,936 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. There have been 4,061,692 tests conducted in California.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 2,545,250
41,075 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 126,369
885 New Deaths

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.
Practicing social distancing.
Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Answer the call if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect. Contact tracers will connect you to free, confidential testing and other resources, if needed.
Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

The French Park Care Center celebrates infection prevention success with churros

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Health and Medical, Public Safety, Santa Ana, Seniors 1 Comment

June 18, 2020—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA—French Park Care Center will be rewarding its essential frontline employees for exceptional successes in infection prevention as they continue to fight COVID-19. To celebrate, these men and women will be treated to an all-you-can-eat churro party on Thursday, July 2, catered by San Diablo Artisan Churros.

During this pandemic, French Park Care Center’s top priority is to ensure all preventative measures are increased and strengthened to further limit the spread of COVID-19, ultimately protecting patients and the frontline workers who care for them. French Park employees remain vigilant as they continue to adhere to company-wide, CDC-directed health and cleanliness guidelines.

“We are so humbled by the dedication of all the frontline staff during this unprecedented time. They arrive every day with a smile and a loving heart to serve this senior population, most vulnerable to the virus. We wanted to take a moment and thank them for their commitment to adhere to all the strict medical, hygiene and sanitizing guidelines,” said Tammy Pirhekayati, Chief Clinical Officer for Sun Mar Healthcare, the advisory company for French Park.

Sun Mar Healthcare contracted with the award-winning, Utah-based San Diablo Artisan Churros to premiere their fresh-filled churros and launch their business in Southern California through these facility churro parties.

For more information on French Park Care Center, visit www.frenchparkcarecenter.com.

About Sun Mar Healthcare

Sun Mar Healthcare is a long-term care advisory and services organization providing operational support for 24 skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility. For over 35 years, Sun Mar has provided a broad array of services for health care facilities, including clinical system advisory and training, back-office accounting, legal and other services for owners and/or operators of long-term health care facilities.

How to save your family from having to do a GoFundMe if you die

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Emergencies, Finance, Health and Medical, Insurance, Santa Ana Leave a comment

We get requests just about daily from our readers here in Santa Ana to post GoFundMe pages on our Facebook page because a loved one has passed away and the family is stuck with medical bills to pay or has no money to pay for the funeral.

We all are going to die at some point. To avoid having to scramble to pay these bills all you have to do is buy term life insurance. For a very low monthly cost your family will receive the face value of the insurance policy if you die.

There are many ways to figure out how much this will cost. For example you can click here to use Fidelity’s Term Life Insurance calculators.

A healthy 30-year-old male can expect to pay an average cost of $26 a month for a 20-year policy with a $500,000 coverage amount, according to Policygenius.com.

I personally have about $400 thousand dollars in term life plus a million dollar policy at work. My wife will be set if I die. (Don’t tell her as that might shorten my life!).

Another way to reduce your medical bills at the end is to sign up for the City of Santa Ana’s Paramedic Subscription Program. For $60.08 a year the City of Santa Ana will agree to pay for all emergency medical services provided in the Santa Ana service area. Charges can range from $300 to in excess of $1,000 depending on the services provided if you don’t subcribe to this program.

Lastly I advise you to consider either setting up a will in advance or a living trust. Don’t leave your family a mess to deal with if you suddenly pass away! There is an attorney right here in Santa Ana who can set up a living trust starting at $895, which is a good deal. A living trust is a legal document, or trust, created during an individual’s lifetime where a designated person, the trustee, is given responsibility for managing that individual’s assets for the benefit of the eventual beneficiary, according to Investopedia.

This week’s Cochino List includes Mariscos Zamoras and I Can Barbecue Korean Grill

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of June 18 to June 26. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Mariscos Zamoras, 3701 W. McFadden Ave., Suite H, Santa Ana, Closed: June 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 25
I Can Barbecue Korean Grill, 414 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 25
Taqueria Sabroso y Picoso at 711 N. Bristol St., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed June 17 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen June 18.
The Den Cafe, 2930 Bristol St., Suite B-102, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation
Kensho, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 125 , Westminster, Closed: June 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 25
Little Caesars, 13047 Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: June 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 24
Walmart Neighborhood Market, 121 N Beach Blvd., Anaheim, Permit downgraded to prepackaged food only: June 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair
Newport Donuts, 2228 Newport Blvd., Suite E, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 19

Santa Ana’s 92704 zip code leads with 563 COVID-19 cases as of June 26

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. Health Care Agency has finally made COVID-19 case information available by zip code. There are currently 11,960 cases and 323 deaths to date in Orange County as of June 26, with 2,515 cases in Santa Ana. A total of 479 new cases were reported today as well as 17 new deaths. There are currently 451 victims in local hospitals and 166 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how the COVID-19 case count breaks down by Santa Ana’s zip codes (note – SNF means Skilled Nursing Facility):

92704 (population: 90,205) – 563 cases/0 SNF Cases – 11 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92701 (population: 55,534) – 496 cases/104 SNF Cases – 34 Deaths/25 SNF Deaths
92703 (population: 59,190) – 466 cases/0 SNF cases – 8 Deaths/0 SNF Deaths
92707 (population: 62,894) – 438 cases/59 SNF cases – 11 Deaths/5 SNF Deaths
92706 (population: 37,406) – 300 cases/75 SNF cases – 15 Deaths/12 SNF Deaths
92705 (population: 46,883) – 154 cases/33 SNF Cases – 1 Death/0 SNF Deaths

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

Anaheim reports 2,289 cases and 82 deaths
Garden Grove reports 691 cases and 9 deaths
Huntington Beach reports 537 cases and 37 deaths
Orange reports 529 cases and 13 deaths
Fullerton reports 457 cases and 14 deaths
Buena Park reports 377 cases and 4 deaths
Irvine reports 323 cases and 5 deaths
Costa Mesa reports 272 cases and 2 deaths
Westminster reports 245 cases and 9 deaths
Newport Beach reports 238 cases and 2 deaths
Tustin reports 225 cases and 5 deaths
Fountain Valley reports 104 cases and 6 deaths

The California Department of Public Health reported that the state has 200,461 confirmed cases to date. There have been 5,812 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 2,414,870
40,588 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 124,325
2,516 New Deaths

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:

Staying home except for essential needs/activities following local and state public health guidelines when patronizing approved businesses. To the extent that such sectors are re-opened, Californians may leave their homes to work at, patronize, or otherwise engage with those businesses, establishments or activities.
Practicing social distancing.
Wearing a cloth face mask when out in public.
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.