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14 more COVID-19 O.C. deaths on May 21, and 858 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 21, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,841 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 858 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

14 new deaths were reported today. To date there have been 112 deaths in Orange County. A total of 115 new cases were reported today. There are currently 247 victims in local hospitals and 89 are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 758 cases
Huntington Beach reports 307 cases
Garden Grove reports 246 cases
Orange reports 226 cases
Irvine reports 164 cases
Buena Park reports 146 cases
Newport Beach reports 135 cases
Fullerton reports 164 cases
Westminster reports 85 cases
Tustin reports 78 cases
Costa Mesa reports 82 cases
Fountain Valley reports 50 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 84,057 confirmed cases and 3,436 deaths.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES
1,551,095
22,860 New Cases*
TOTAL DEATHS
93,061
1,397 New Deaths*

Health Care Worker Infection Rates
As of May 19, local health departments have reported 8,633 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 46 deaths statewide.

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
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.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit covid19.ca.gov.

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.

Santa Ana now has 833 COVID-19 cases as of May 20

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 20, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,742 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 833 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

Ten new deaths were reported today. To date there have been 98 deaths in Orange County. A total of 249 new cases were reported today. There are currently 253 victims in local hospitals and 93 are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 751 cases
Huntington Beach reports 301 cases
Garden Grove reports 240 cases
Orange reports 220 cases
Irvine reports 162 cases
Buena Park reports 145 cases
Newport Beach reports 135 cases
Fullerton reports 161 cases
Westminster reports 82 cases
Tustin reports 74 cases
Costa Mesa reports 81 cases
Fountain Valley reports 50 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 84,057 confirmed cases and 3,436 deaths.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,528,235
23,405 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 91,664
1,324 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates
As of May 19, local health departments have reported 8,633 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 46 deaths statewide.

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

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.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit covid19.ca.gov.

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.

Santa Ana now has 757 COVID-19 cases as of May 19

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 19, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 757 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

No new deaths were reported today. To date there have been 88 deaths in Orange County. A total of 75 new cases were reported today. There are currently 229 victims in local hospitals and 88 are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 707 cases
Huntington Beach reports 295 cases
Garden Grove reports 226 cases
Orange reports 213 cases
Irvine reports 156 cases
Buena Park reports 137 cases
Newport Beach reports 133 cases
Fullerton reports 156 cases
Westminster reports 76 cases
Tustin reports 66 cases
Costa Mesa reports 66 cases
Fountain Valley reports 50 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 80,430 confirmed cases and 3,302 deaths.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,504,830
24,481 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 90,340
933 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 17, local health departments have reported 8,330 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 47 deaths statewide.

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.
Practicing social distancing.
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
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

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.

Santa Ana now has 744 cases of COVID-19 as of May 18

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 18, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 744 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

No new deaths were reported today. To date 88 victims have died in Orange County. There were 59 new cases reported today. There are currently 194 victims in local hospitals and 78 are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 701 cases
Huntington Beach reports 291 cases
Garden Grove reports 224 cases
Orange reports 212 cases
Irvine reports 154 cases
Buena Park reports 137 cases
Newport Beach reports 133 cases
Fullerton reports 153 cases
Westminster reports 75 cases
Tustin reports 65 cases
Costa Mesa reports 64 cases
Fountain Valley reports 50 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 80,430 confirmed cases and 3,302 deaths.

The CDC is reporting these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,480,349
13,284 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 89,407
698 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 17, local health departments have reported 8,330 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 47 deaths statewide.

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.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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

Santa Ana now has 728 COVID-19 cases as of May 17

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 17, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,376 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 728 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

There were two new deaths reported today and 88 victims have died in total here in Orange County. There were 155 new cases announced today. There are currently 201 victims in local hospitals and 78 of them are inIntesnive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 695 cases
Huntington Beach reports 290 cases
Garden Grove reports 220 cases
Orange reports 211 cases
Irvine reports 153 cases
Buena Park reports 135 cases
Newport Beach reports 133 cases
Fullerton reports 153 cases
Westminster reports 75 cases
Tustin reports 65 cases
Costa Mesa reports 64 cases
Fountain Valley reports 50 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 78,839 confirmed cases and 3,261 deaths.

The CDC reports thehttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.htmlse national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,467,065
31,967 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 88,709
1,394 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 16th, local health departments have reported 8,248 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 46 deaths statewide. (The number of deaths went down by one in this reporting period based on verification of data).

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.

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.

Santa Ana now has 683 COVID-19 cases as of May 15

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 15, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 4,125 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 683 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

A total of 158 new cases were reported today along with four new deaths. So far 84 victims in Orange County have died. There are currently 212 victims in local hospitals and 78 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 652 cases
Huntington Beach reports 285 cases
Garden Grove reports 207 cases
Orange reports 191 cases
Irvine reports 149 cases
Buena Park reports 125 cases
Newport Beach reports 132 cases
Fullerton reports 144 cases
Westminster reports 72 cases
Tustin reports 61 cases
Costa Mesa reports 62 cases
Fountain Valley reports 47 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19 as of May 15. California now has 74,936 confirmed cases and 3,108 deaths.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,412,121
27,191 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 85,990
2,043 New Deaths

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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.

Santa Ana now has 665 COVID-19 cases as of May 14

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 14, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,968 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 665 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

A total of 229 new cases were reported today (including 79 new cases in Santa Ana). So far 80 victims in Orange County have died. There are currently 227 victims in local hospitals and 79 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 615 cases
Huntington Beach reports 280 cases
Garden Grove reports 198 cases
Orange reports 190 cases
Irvine reports 147 cases
Buena Park reports 115 cases
Newport Beach reports 131 cases
Fullerton reports 135 cases
Westminster reports 71 cases
Tustin reports 60 cases
Costa Mesa reports 60 cases
Fountain Valley reports 45 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19 as of May 14. California now has 73,164 confirmed cases and 3,032 deaths.

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,384,930
20,869 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 83,947
1,701 New Deaths

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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.

Santa Ana now has 586 COVID-19 cases as of May 13

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 13, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,749 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 586 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

A total of 157 new cases were reported today as were three deaths. So far 80 victims in Orange County have died. There are currently 248 victims in local hospitals and 98 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 581 cases
Huntington Beach reports 272 cases
Garden Grove reports 191 cases
Orange reports 184 cases
Irvine reports 144 cases
Buena Park reports 110 cases
Newport Beach reports 130 cases
Fullerton reports 132 cases
Westminster reports 63 cases
Tustin reports 55 cases
Costa Mesa reports 51 cases
Fountain Valley reports 41 cases

The California Department of Public Health announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 69,382 confirmed cases and 2,847 deaths, as of May 12.

The CDC reports these nationwide cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,364,061
21,467 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 82,246
1,426 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 11th, local health departments have reported 7,274 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 39 deaths statewide. As data is updated the information is re-evaluated. In this instance, the number was adjusted accordingly and decreased by one.

How People Can Protect Themselves and Others

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

Staying home except for essential needs/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

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.

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.

There are now 570 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana as of May 12

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 12, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,602 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 570 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

One new death was reported today. To date 77 victims have died in Orange County. There were 62 new cases filed today. There are currently 230 victims in local hospitals and 100 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 545 cases
Huntington Beach reports 270 cases
Garden Grove reports 186 cases
Orange reports 173 cases
Irvine reports 143 cases
Buena Park reports 109 cases
Newport Beach reports 132 cases
Fullerton reports 130 cases
Westminster reports 61 cases
Tustin reports 55 cases
Costa Mesa reports 51 cases
Fountain Valley reports 41 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19 as of May 12. California now has 69,382 confirmed cases and 2,847 deaths.

The CDC reports these nationwide cases, as of May 12:

TOTAL CASES: 1,342,594
18,106 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 80,820
1,064 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

How People Can Protect Themselves and Others

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

Staying home except for essential needs/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.

Santa Ana now has 546 COVID-19 cases as of May 11

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 11, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 546 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 67,939 confirmed cases and 2,770 deaths.

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

Anaheim reports 540 cases
Huntington Beach reports 269 cases
Garden Grove reports 181 cases
Orange reports 173 cases
Irvine reports 142 cases
Buena Park reports 109 cases
Newport Beach reports 130 cases
Fullerton reports 128 cases
Westminster reports 60 cases
Tustin reports 57 cases
Costa Mesa reports 50 cases
Fountain Valley reports 41 cases

The CDC reports these nationwide cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,324,488
23,792 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS:79,756
985 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates
As of May 10, local health departments have reported 7,211 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 40 deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves and Others

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

Staying home except for essential needs/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.

Santa Ana now has 537 COVID-19 cases – the most in the O.C.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 10, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,502 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 537 cases in Santa Ana, which is the most cases of any city in Orange County. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

Two deaths were reported in Orange County today. To date 76 victims have died. There were 122 new cases reported today. There are currently 178 victims in local hospitals and 59 are in Intensive Care Units.

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, as of May 10, 2020. California now has 66,680 confirmed cases and 2,745 deaths.

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

Anaheim reports 529 cases
Huntington Beach reports 269 cases
Garden Grove reports 178 cases
Orange reports 171 cases
Irvine reports 142 cases
Buena Park reports 107 cases
Newport Beach reports 130 cases
Fullerton reports 126 cases
Westminster reports 55 cases
Tustin reports 56 cases
Costa Mesa reports 50 cases
Fountain Valley reports 41 cases

The CDC reports these national cases:

TOTAL CASES: 1,300,696
26,660 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 78,771
1,737 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 9, local health departments have reported 7,160 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 38 deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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

Santa Ana now has 456 COVID-19 cases as of May 8

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 8, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,240 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 456 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers don’t include infected inmates in County jails.

There were 5 new deaths reported today and 71 to date here in Orange County. There are currently a total of 188 victims in local hospitals and 74 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 472 cases, which means they now have the most cases in Orange County
Huntington Beach reports 242 cases
Garden Grove reports 169 cases
Orange reports 157 cases
Irvine reports 142 cases
Buena Park reports 104 cases
Newport Beach reports 105 cases
Fullerton reports 115 cases
Westminster reports 52 cases
Tustin reports 51 cases
Costa Mesa reports 47 cases
Fountain Valley reports 41 cases

The California Department of Public Health reported this statewide data as of May 8:

Confirmed / Positive Cases: 62,512
Hospitalizations confirmed: 3,250
Hospitalizations in ICU confirmed: 1,118
Deaths: 2,585
Positive cases: 62,512
Confirmed hospitalizations: 3,250
Confirmed ICU hospitalizations: 1,118

The CDC reports these national cases as of May 7:

TOTAL CASES: 1,219,066
25,253 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 73,297
2,495 New Deaths

Do:

Stay home
Avoid people outside your household
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet whenever outside of the house
Wear a cloth face covering if you go outside

Do Not:

Leave the house except for essential activities
Shake hands
Touch your face
Go to doctor unless you call first
Stockpile masks or gloves

Santa Ana now has 429 COVID-19 cases as of May 7

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Editor Posted in California, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 7, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,092 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 429 cases in Santa Ana. Many of the past Santa Ana cases have been moved to the “Other” Category reflecting victims who happen to be locked up in Orange County jails. There are 217 victims in that “Other” Category.

One new death was reported today. To date 96 O.C. victims have died. A total of 186 victims are currently hospitalized and 69 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

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

Anaheim reports 457 cases, which means they now have the most cases in Orange County
Huntington Beach reports 240 cases
Irvine reports 139 cases
Garden Grove reports 161 cases
Newport Beach reports 104 cases
Orange reports 147 cases
Buena Park reports 101 cases
Fullerton reports 113 cases
Westminster reports 48 cases
Tustin reports 50 cases
Costa Mesa reports 46 cases
Fountain Valley reports 39 cases

The California Department of Public Health announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 58,815 confirmed cases and 2,412 deaths as of May 6.

The CDC reports these national cases as of May 6:

TOTAL CASES: 1,193,813
22,303 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 70,802
2,523 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 5, local health departments have reported 6,368 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 36 deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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.

Santa Ana down to 389 COVID-19 claims as of May 6

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 6, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,004 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 389 cases in Santa Ana. Yesterday the County reported 433 cases in Santa Ana. The cases went down as more of the Santa Ana cases have been moved to the “Other” Category reflecting victims who happen to be locked up in Orange County jails. There are 218 victims in that “Other” Category.

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 58,815 confirmed cases and 2,412 deaths as of May 6.

State officials today also launched an interactive website to help Californians find COVID-19 community testing sites near them. The new site allows Californians to quickly search for testing sites by current location, address, city or zip code and schedule an appointment. It also features an interactive map of testing sites across the state.

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

Anaheim reports 438 cases, which means they now have the most cases in Orange County
Huntington Beach reports 238 cases
Irvine reports 138 cases
Garden Grove reports 153 cases
Newport Beach reports 103 cases
Orange reports 135 cases
Buena Park reports 98 cases
Fullerton reports 107 cases
Westminster reports 47 cases
Tustin reports 46 cases
Costa Mesa reports 44 cases
Fountain Valley reports 37 cases

The CDC is reporting these national cases as of May 6:

TOTAL CASES: 1,193,813
22,303 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS: 70,802
2,523 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 5, local health departments have reported 6,368 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 36 deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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.

Santa Ana now has 433 cases of COVID-19 as of May 5

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, May 5, 2020, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 2,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 433 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case numbers no longer include infected inmates in County jails located in the city.

Four new deaths were reported today while 61 victims have died to date here in Orange County. There were 69 new cases reported today. Currently there are 202 victims in local hospitals and 62 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

The California Department of Public Health reported 54,937 confirmed cases and 2,254 deaths statewide as of May 4.

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

Anaheim reports 428 cases, which means they now have the most cases in Orange County
Huntington Beach reports 230 cases
Irvine reports 137 cases
Garden Grove reports 143 cases
Newport Beach reports 102 cases
Orange reports 128 cases
Buena Park reports 95 cases
Fullerton reports 101 cases
Westminster reports 47 cases
Tustin reports 45 cases
Costa Mesa reports 42 cases
Fountain Valley reports 36 cases

The CDC reports these nationwide cases, as of May 5:

TOTAL CASES – 1,171,510
19,138 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS – 68,279
823 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 3, local health departments have reported 6,103 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 32 deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves

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

Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
Practicing social distancing.
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.

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.