COVID-19 Hotline Hours to Change April 4

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By tsears | April 3, 2020

The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC.  

ORANGE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

PRESS RELEASE #37

Date: 4-3-20          Time:  1430 hours

 

COVID-19 HOTLINE HOURS TO CHANGE APRIL 4

Effective Saturday, April 4, the Orange County COVID-19 Public Information Hotline and Health Referral Line will take calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Residents with COVID-19 questions can contact the County of Orange COVID-19 Hotline at 1(833)426-6411 at any time, but individual hotline hours will vary. Through the hotline, callers can be connected to the following resources:

Orange County Health Care Agency – Health Referral Line, Behavioral Health Resources
Orange County Social Services Agency – Risk Benefits
Orange County Office on Aging – Resources for Seniors
Orange County District Attorney’s Office – Scams, Price Gouging
County of Orange Emergency Operations Center Hotline – Non-Medical Questions
Small Business Recovery
2-1-1 Orange County

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The Orange County Health Care Agency website at www.ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus has information that is regularly updated regarding the status of COVID-19 in Orange County.

County of Orange to Follow California State Guidelines for Wearing Face Coverings in Public

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By tsears | April 2, 2020

Recent guidance posted by the California Department of Public Health states Californians who must leave their homes to conduct essential activities should wear face coverings, if they feel comfortable doing so, and practice strict hand washing before and after touching and adjusting the covering.

Fairview Developmental Center Selected as Alternative Care Site to Fight COVID-19 and Create Medical Surge Capacity in Orange County

By tsears | April 1, 2020

As California continues to build hospital bed capacity to fight COVID-19, the California Health and Human Services Agency and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced today that the Fairview Developmental Center will serve as an alternative care site to serve patients in Costa Mesa and Orange County.

Census Day Is Here in Orange County– Make It Count!

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By tsears | April 1, 2020

Today is Census Day in Orange County, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted.

Orange County Rescue Mission Designated Drop-off Site to Assist OC Residents Impacted by COVID-19

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By tsears | April 1, 2020

Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope has been designated by Orange County and Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster (COADOC) as the donations drop-off location to assist Orange County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Costa Mesa Prepares For Anticipated Surge Of COVID-19 Patients In Orange County

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By tsears | March 31, 2020

As the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply, the City of Costa Mesa continues its pro-active approach to the COVID-19 crisis and is actively working with local, state and federal officials to prepare for a projected surge in cases that could overwhelm local hospitals.