The O.C. Health Agency answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads, the news is leaving many people with concerns and questions: How can I help protect myself? Should I be wearing a facemask? How do I get tested…
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O.C. mental health resources to help with the COVID-19 crisis
As the spread and far-reaching impacts of Covid-19 dominate the world news, we have all witnessed and experienced the parallel spread of worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. The way to overcome this…
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Orange County to close parking lots at beaches and parks due to COVID-19
Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, in order to maintain consistency with coastal cities, directed staff to close parking lots at County beaches and parks, while ensuring access for…
First Orange County death due to COVID-19 confirmed
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today confirmed the first death of an Orange County resident related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The individual was a…
Orange County now has 152 COVID-19 cases
The illnesses and fatalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to rise in California as the total cases are now up to 2,102 positive cases and 40 deaths, according to the State…
O.C. residents can now sign up for COVID-19 text message alerts
Effective immediately, residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.…
There are now 125 cases of COVID-19 in Orange County
Orange County's COVID-19 cases have spiked to 125 today, as reported by the O.C. Health Care Agency. Community Acquired cases account for 38 of these victims. An additional 33 cases…
COVID-19 testing availability in Orange County
Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available. The California…
COVID-19 is now spreading at the community level in Orange County
An OCFA firefighter was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. the OCFA responded to this on Twitter with this alarming message: OCFA firefighters have responded to many medical aid requests from patients…
Orange County announces their COVID-19 public health mitigation strategy
To minimize adverse health consequences and resource impact from COVID-19, and consistent with guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Orange County Health Care Agency has shifted…
Orange County is now up to 42 cases of COVID-19
The Orange County Health Care Agency has released their latest update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Orange County now has 42 documented cases of COVID-19. We were at 22 cases…
The Rancho Santiago Community College District suspends face-to-face classes
Santa Ana, CA – Officials in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, have suspended all face-to-face courses and student support services through…
The Santa Ana City Council proclaims a COVID-19 Local Emergency
https://youtu.be/kcncx45sPUI The Santa Ana City Council unanimously proclaimed a Local Emergency tonight to fight the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and protect public health. The Local Emergency immediately went into effect…
The O.C. Public Health Order is not an order to shelter in place
Today’s order from County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick is NOT an order to shelter in place. It is not a lockdown. It is important for all Orange County businesses…
Santa Ana City Council to consider proclaiming a local COVID-19 emergency
City of Santa Ana officials are aware that many members of the public have questions about street sweeping tickets, utility bills, library fines and other issues that are being affected…