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Orange County Reaches Milestone in COVID-19 Vaccinations, OC Health Care Agency Urges Precautions Ahead of July 4th Weekend
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(Santa Ana, CA) – Public health officials at the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) have announced that, as of June 27, 2021, 70% of Orange County residents age 18 and older have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, reaching a huge milestone for the County. Read...
Mapping Tool Helps County Allocate Resources, Reduce Disparities in OC Communities
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(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County is taking a data-driven approach to addressing inequality and resource disparities. On July 14, the County will launch a new mapping tool that monitors Orange County’s health and social gaps. Read more Additional languages: Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Farsi |...
OC Health Care Agency Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against COVID-19
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(Santa Ana, CA) – Public health officials at the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) are encouraging residents to take adequate safety precautions in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the county. Currently, there are no plans to implement a new mask mandate in Orange County; however, those who are...
OC Health Care Agency Officials Encourage Residents to Stay Safe to Keep County Open
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(Santa Ana, CA) — As Orange County continues to experience increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) leadership are encouraging residents to stay vigilant with COVID-19 prevention measures, testing and vaccinations in order to keep our residents safe and...
California Updates Mask Guidance and Health Care Facilities Requirements in Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
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(Santa Ana, CA) — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its Guidance for Face Coverings , in response to new CDC guidance recommending mask use for public indoor settings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the delta variant. Read More
Orange County Health Officers Inform Health Care Workers on State Vaccine Mandate and Encourage the Community on Full Vaccinations Against COVID-19 Delta Variant
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(Santa Ana, CA) — On August 5, 2021, the State Health Officer issued two new health orders impacting workers in all health care settings: The first order requires workers in health care settings to be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021. The second order directs...
CD HEALTH ALERT: CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccination of Adolescents Age 12 and Older
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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have increased significantly in Orange County. Cases are primarily occurring in those who are unvaccinated; in recent weeks, persons who are not fully vaccinated in Orange County have been over five times more likely to get COVID-19 compared to those who are fully vaccinated.