Gov. Newsom ordered most large school districts to implement online learning, ending a debate in OC over whether or not kids should physically go back to school.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inCountywide
OC Restaurant Outbreaks Rose Sharply When Indoor Dining Opened, Now Down Since Closing, County Says
OC public health director: Dine-in closures aim to curb infections.
Posted inNEWS
Unprecedented OC Election Season Gears Up, Shaped by Social Justice Movements, Public Health Crises
The 2020 election was already set to be pivotal; but now it will be further shaped by regional forces like Coronavirus and social protests.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Hospitals Brace for Coronavirus Surge Mode
OC hospitals are preparing to enter surge mode as the county saw another bump in coronavirus hospitalizations, while the virus continues to spread.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Rolling Out New Testing Site at Anaheim Convention Center
The drive-through site is expected to increase the county’s testing capacity by about 10 percent amid a shortage that’s been leading to week-long wait times.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Anaheim Scrambling to Get Coronavirus Outbreak Under Control
Interim City Manager Greg Garcia said city staff is working with the county, noting the effort is regional.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Officials Facing Difficulty Containing Coronavirus Outbreaks
Orange County public health officials are having a tough time stopping Coronavirus outbreaks because of a lag in test results and a lack of contact tracers.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Gov. Newsom Closes Orange County’s Churches, Indoor Malls, Barber Shops and Gyms
Orange County’s nonessential services have again been closed after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order because of rising Coronavirus hospitalizations.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Approves Coronavirus Testing Contract, But Details Remain Unclear
This is the city’s second attempt at establishing a testing regimen after earlier talks with a different contractor broke down in May.
Posted inCountywide
As Restaurants Face Coronavirus Outbreaks, OC Puts Health Inspectors on the Sidelines
Earlier in the pandemic, county officials said their inspectors were required to implement the state’s pandemic health orders on restaurants and other businesses.
