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.…
National Guard activated in California to provide COVID-19 aid and assistance
Yesterday, President Trump activated the National Guard to the three states hit hardest by the coronavirus: New York, Washington, and our state, California. National Guard units are expected to be…
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 wondering how to save the homeless from COVID-19
The County of Orange is exploring all precautionary and preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the homeless population. The County has identified short-term strategies that provide alternative…
What O.C. residents should know about the State Public Health Officer COVID-19 order
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued an order telling all California residents to stay home unless they work…
The City of Santa Ana halts evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic
SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana has enacted a moratorium on all residential and commercial foreclosures and evictions for non-payment of rent for anyone who is unable…
Governor Newsom has issued a mandatory stay at home order
CA is issuing a statewide, mandatory stay at home order, according to Governor Gavin Newsom's Twitter page. Those that work in critical sectors should go to work. Grocery stores, pharmacies,…
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 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…