Even with the lifting of the mandate, local health officials are recommending people keep their masks on indoors.
Tag: Andrew Noymer
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Shrinks for First Time in a Month
Increased COVID testing is key, says one leading epidemiologist to keeping schools open.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Coronavirus Triggered Orange County’s Deadliest Year in Recent Times
Previously unpublished data from county health officials, obtained by Voice of OC, shows Covid was the No. 1 cause of death in Orange County in December and January. In those months, the virus killed more than five times as many people as the next biggest cause, Alzheimer’s.
Posted inNEWS
Hospitalizations Climb As Second Coronavirus Wave Exposes New Case Rate Fronts Across OC
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.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Second Coronavirus Wave Hits Orange County
Public health experts fear more infections could happen from Thanksgiving dinners and the holiday season.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Is a Second Coronavirus Wave Hitting Orange County?
Increased hospitalizations and case counts have been picking up as a second wave looms.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Could See Second Coronavirus Wave by Winter
As a potential second wave looms, some Supervisors continue pushing back against state virus guidelines.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
More OC Businesses Might Be Able to Reopen Soon, State Officials Slated to Release New 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.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
South County Cities Top OC Coronavirus Cases by Percent Increase; Santa Ana, Anaheim Remain Hardest Hit
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.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Outdoors, State, Top Stories
OC Youth Sports Largely Cancelled as Coronavirus Transmission Rates Remain Clouded by Uncertainty
Youth sports have been put on hold after updated coronavirus guidance from state health officials.
