In the past two weeks 83 people have died in Orange County and 364 people were in the hospital on Tuesday.
Tag: Frank Kim
Posted inCountywide
When Will $75 Million in Coronavirus Aid Reach Orange County Small Businesses?
Most of the funds haven’t yet made it into businesses’ hands, though officials say the process is well underway and the money should be distributed by July.
Posted inCountywide
Is Coronavirus Causing a Spike in Orange County Homeless Deaths?
Homeless people are continuing to die at record-high levels in OC, with 34 deaths in April and 30 in May, compared with an average of 18 monthly deaths in the prior 12 months.
Posted inNEWS
Coronavirus Impacts To Vulnerable Seniors Go Way Beyond “Skilled Nursing Facilities”
While Coronavirus outbreaks have occurred in at least 28 skilled nursing facilities, they’ve also occurred in at least six assisted living facilities and two care homes.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Officials Say Curfew Isn’t Expected as Waves of Protests Continue During Coronavirus Pandemic
OC officials aren’t considering a countywide curfew following a series of largely peaceful protests against police brutality over the past week.
Posted inCountywide
County of Orange Pushes to Re-Open Community Pools, May Also Reopen Youth Sports
Orange County is considering joining Los Angeles and Riverside in allowing pools at apartment complexes or owned by homeowners’ associations to reopen.
Posted inCountywide
Safety Questions Front and Center as County Plans to Bring Staff Back
Large portions of the county workforce have been working from home since March, when the state’s stay-at-home orders began.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Faulty OC Virus Reporting Exposes 10 Elderly Residents to Coronavirus, One Tests Positive
An error in reporting on 10 coronavirus tests caused 10 OC elderly nursing home residents to be exposed to the virus and one has now tested positive for the virus.
Posted inCountywide
As Orange County Moves to Re-Open, Coronavirus Hospitalizations Keep Climbing
As of Tuesday, 301 people were hospitalized with coronavirus in OC, up 67 percent from a month ago, according to mandatory data reported by hospitals to the California Department of Public Health.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Grapples With ‘Devastating’ $458 Million Revenue Drop Projection
As retail sales plummet during the pandemic, local governments across America are facing massive budget holes. Orange County is no exception.
