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County of Orange Health Officer Issues Strong Vaccination Recommendation for Healthcare Workers
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(Santa Ana, CA) - To help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, the County of Orange Health Officer issued a revised health order on August 17, 2021, that incorporates the recent orders and guidance by the California State Public Health Officer and California Department of Public Health regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements...
CD HEALTH ALERT: FDA Approval of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 16 and Older
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, to be marketed under the name Comirnaty, is fully approved for the prevention of COVID-19 Disease for those for those 16 years and older.
OC Health Care Agency Supports CDPH COVID-19 Recommendations and School Mask Policy
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(Santa Ana, CA) - On August 24, the CDPH issued a statement in support of the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. According to their statement, fully vaccinated people: Can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic. Must follow mandatory provisions in CDPH's Face Coverings...
State Issues Guidance for K-12 Schools, OC Health Care Agency Urges Extra Precautions Throughout Labor Day Weekend: Get Vaccinated, Wear a Mask and Avoid Crowds
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(Santa Ana, CA) – On September 1, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance and Q&A to assist K-12 schools in formulating and implementing plans for safe, successful, and full in-person instruction. These updates include recommendations and requirements for school-based extracurricular activities, as well as clarification on modified...
OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Updates: Confirms Pediatric Death Due to COVID-19, Explains Risk of Mu Variant and Defines "Booster" vs. "Additional" Dose
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a COVID-related pediatric death in Orange County. In August, a child under the age of 5 with underlying health conditions died of complications related to COVID-19 infection. “My heart goes out to this family who has lost a...