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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
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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.
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CD HEALTH ALERT: First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Sample has been Identified in Orange County
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Orange County’s first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito samples of the season were identified last week in Fullerton through routine trapping and testing by the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD).
State Issues New Health Order, OC Health Care Agency Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Engagement Program
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(Santa Ana, CA) — On August 11, the California State Public Health Officer issued a new health order that all public and private schools serving students in transitional kindergarten through grade 12 must verify COVID-19 vaccine status of all workers. The order does not apply to home schools, childcare or...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Third Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Recommended for Immunocompromised Persons
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This recommendation comes after FDA modified the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) on August 12, 2021 for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to allow for administration of a third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after an initial 2-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series for certain immunocompromised people (i.e...
Appointment Information
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To schedule an appointment for a medical marijuana card, call 714-480-6707 or ema il MMIC@ochca.com . Available times are from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are required; applications will not be accepted on a walk-in basis. The office is located at...