On Friday, November 26, 2021 the WHO designated the a new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant as a Variant of Concern . It was first detected in South Africa and cases have subsequently been identified in Botswana and among travelers in more than a dozen countries around the globe. No cases have...
(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the reopening of fisheries by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on November 30, OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Director and County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau has lifted the health advisory against consuming harvested fish or seafood from affected beaches along...
(Santa Ana, CA) – To lessen the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday travel season, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) and John Wayne Airport (JWA) are pleased to announce that beginning Wednesday, December 8, no-cost, self-collection COVID-19 testing kits will be distributed to travelers at JWA. According to the...
The Omicron variant continues to spread and has now been identified in over 50 countries, and in 17 states within the US. No Omicron cases have been detected, at this time, in Orange County. The Delta variant continues to be the predominant variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the US. Available...
(Santa Ana, California) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted cold overnight temperatures throughout inland and coastal Orange County cities beginning Friday, December 10 through Monday, December 13. Overnight temperatures in some areas will dip to the low 40s. Colder-than-normal temperatures increase the risk of cold-related illnesses like hypothermia...
As scientists continue to learn more about the Omicron variant and detect cases in the U.S., the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages the public to stay the course on all public health prevention measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including vaccination, getting tested and wearing a mask indoors...
(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to rising cases and hospitalizations statewide due to COVID-19 and to slow the spread of the Delta and Omicron variants, the California Department of Public Health has issued the following updated guidance: Universal Indoor Masking : Masks are required to be worn in all...
(Santa Ana, CA) – An adult male resident of Orange County has tested positive for infection by the Omicron COVID-19 variant, becoming the first Omicron infection in Orange County. He is fully vaccinated and experienced mild illness. The illness occurred following domestic travel outside California. The OC Health Care Agency...
In the attached Dear Colleague letter , the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is asking for your assistance in responding to concerning increases in congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV in California. In 2019, 446 congenital syphilis cases were reported in California, the highest number of cases since 1993. In...
The California Department of Public Health mask mandate is in effect until January 15, 2022. The first cases of illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant have been identified in the last week in Orange County, including at least one case that was acquired locally. Omicron case counts are rising in...