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The ever-growing number of people in the hospital comes just in time for a winter season where holiday traditions mean many indoor gatherings among families and family friends.
Public health experts fear more infections could happen from Thanksgiving dinners and the holiday season.
Increased hospitalizations and case counts have been picking up as a second wave looms.
As a potential second wave looms, some Supervisors continue pushing back against state virus guidelines.
Orange County may be able to reopen more businesses soon as new coronavirus guidelines are expected to be released by state health officials next week.
In terms of percentage growth in cases, six of the top 10 cities were in south county, led by Lake Forest, Dana Point and San Clemente.
Youth sports have been put on hold after updated coronavirus guidance from state health officials.
Four months into the pandemic, OC Health Care Agency officials still struggle to get the public timely, accurate data about how many people are dying from or in the hospital.
While it seems that the number of people hospitalized for Coronavirus in OC stabilized this week, there is concern that daily death counts seem to be creeping up.
OC hospitals are preparing to enter surge mode as the county saw another bump in coronavirus hospitalizations, while the virus continues to spread.