Sewage spill leads to an O.C. ocean water closure
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has closed the open coastal area from 1,500 feet upcoast of the Salt Creek to 1,500 feet downcoast…
The first case of sexually transmitted ringworm has been identified in Orange County
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) recently identified the first case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (TMVII) in Orange County. TMVII is a recently emerged cause of dermatophyte (e.g. ringworm, or tinea)…
Seven Westminster residents have been infected with potentially deadly Legionnaire’s Disease
https://youtu.be/ALZyly9_l4w (Santa Ana, CA) –The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) was notified of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s Disease (LD) among residents living in a community in a northwestern corner…
Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in effect in Orange County
SACRAMENTO, November 6, 2024 – A portion of Orange County has been placed under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly following the detection of eight flies in and around the…
Mosquito spraying in Santa Ana set for Sep. 10 to 12
Based on mosquito abundance and surveillance data, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District staff will conduct residential adult mosquito control in the cities of Brea, Santa Ana, Garden Grove,…
Rabid bat found in Irvine
(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat found at Northwood Community Park in Irvine has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The bat was found…
Mosquito spraying taking place near the Willowick Golf Course this week
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District will be conducting an Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) adulticide treatment to address the increase in mosquito abundance and risk of mosquito-borne disease in…
First West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes confirmed in Santa Ana
Garden Grove, Calif. – The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the City of Santa Ana have tested positive for West Nile virus…
An international traveler brought measles to Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County (OC). The person visited the following…
Learn how to avoid bites during O.C. Mosquito Awareness Week
It is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites as you head outdoors. Swipe through for some tips from Orange County…
O.C. man charged with COVID-19 relief fraud, tax evasion and money laundering
A federal grand jury in Santa Ana, California, returned a superseding indictment today charging a California man with wire fraud and money laundering for making fraudulent claims to the Paycheck…
Shemshad jarred pickle products recalled due to contamination threat
The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat Shemshad's Litteh Pickle and Pickeled Diced Vegetables, Eggplant, Garlic, and HaftBijar food products due to potential Clostridium botulinum…
CalOptima Health announces $15M grant for early cancer screening and detection programs
ORANGE, Calif. (February 9, 2024) — CalOptima Health has announced $15 million in first-round grant funding to increase early detection and reduce late-stage diagnoses of breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer among…
Listeria outbreak leads to recall of Rizo-López Foods cheese and dairy products
Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes…
Free bilingual memory screening event in Santa Ana set for Friday, January 26
Santa Ana, CA, Jan 22, 2024—Syrentis Clinical Research will hold a free memory screening event on Friday, January 26, 2024 for people aged 50 and above to increase awareness for…