Santa Ana has almost taken the lead in the O.C. with 281 COVID-19 cases

The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 281 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana as of today, April 26, 2020 and 2,074 cases Countywide. One death was reported today and 39 have died to date. A total of 105 new cases were also reported today. There are 148 victims currently in local hospitals and 55 are in Intensive Care Units.

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

• Anaheim reports 285 cases – just ahead of Santa Ana’s 281 cases, for the County lead
• Huntington Beach reports 181 cases
• Irvine reports 127 cases
• Newport Beach reports 94 cases
• Garden Grove reports 85 cases
• Buena Park reports 75 cases
• Orange reports 72 cases
• Fullerton reports 67 cases
• Tustin reports 37 cases
• Westminster reports 36 cases
• Costa Mesa reports 37 cases
• Fountain Valley reports 28 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 42,164 confirmed cases and 1,710 deaths.

The CDC is reporting 928,619 total cases and 52,459 deaths as of April 25.

Health Care Worker Infection Rates
As of April 25, local health departments have reported 4,593 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 24 reported 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.

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.​​​