The positivity rate has jumped to over 18% and could keep climbing, according to infectious disease experts. But hospitalizations remain relatively low, largely attributed to vaccinations and previous infections.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inPaul Hodgins
Hodgins: O.C. Arts Groups Emerge From Pandemic With New Ideas and Strengthened Resolve
The challenges of the last two years forced some arts organizations to the edge, but faithful patrons and generous help pulled them through.
Posted inEquality & Equity
How Would Santa Ana’s Own Public Health Department Work?
The idea could test City Hall greatly, yet officials decrying neglect by the county during the pandemic have indicated it’s a burden they might have to bear.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: Looking at the Pandemic’s Effect On Two Restaurants Two Years Later
Our food columnist articulates how COVID has affected both existing and brand new establishments.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Wu: Investing in Santa Ana’s Future Requires A Comprehensive Plan to Improve Air Quality
This piece focuses on the Feb. 1 City Council meeting, where the City’s General Plan will be discussed and possibly approved. The City did not address the environmental justice issues raised by the residents, and recommends that the council members delay adopting the environmental justice component of the General Plan.
Posted inEconomy
Disneyland Moves to Implement Vaccine Mandate For Workers
The push comes as talks between the union and the company break down after months of debating what a mandate could look like.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Bartlett: A Strong Healthcare System Means a Strong Economy
Increasing healthcare costs during a pandemic makes about as much sense as adding trillions of dollars in government debt in the middle of an inflation crisis. Or releasing violent criminals on no cash bail during a crime wave.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
McEachin: School Board Politics Undermine Pandemic Recovery
Schools play a pivotal role in helping our students recover from the ongoing pandemic, but they can only do so if communities come together to support educators’ efforts. Unfortunately school boards across Orange County are pursuing misguided attempts to undermine educators’ efforts.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: A Tale from the Homeless Front – I want to Scream
The honest to God’s truth of what happened to me on my way home this past Saturday night. As my 89 year old dad reminded me afterwards when I shared the story with him, even the Good Samaritan had better luck in Jesus’ day than we have today in the OC.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Police Union Pushes Back on Possible Vaccine Requirement for City Employees
As the total COVID-19 death toll in Santa Ana approaches 1,000, city officials have raised concern over police union push back to a vaccine requirement for city employees.
