Orange County officials are increasing the novel coronavirus testing as part of a key factor in reopening sectors of the economy, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said any reopening could be delayed if people flaunt guidelines and continue gathering on beaches. Meanwhile, the virus has killed 39 people out of 2,126 confirmed cases in OC.
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Orange County Officials Studying How to Use $554 Million of Federal Relief Money
Orange County officials are studying how to allocate the $554 million in federal relief funding to cities and programs as the novel coronavirus continues to slowly spread throughout the county, killing 36 people out of 1,827 confirmed cases.
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Without a Broader County Mandate, Mask Laws Vary By City
Tonight, Fullerton could join other cities in OC requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Cities like Costa Mesa and Buena Park required everyone to cover up when out in public, while others like Santa Ana, Irvine, and Westminster only apply the mandate to employers and workers in essential businesses while residents in those cities are merely encouraged to cover up.
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OC Health Officer ‘Strongly Recommends’ Masks for Essential Employees
Essential workers in Orange County are being advised to wear masks starting Thursday as surrounding counties and one OC city are requiring masks for essential employees.
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Top OC Health Officials Face Public, Answer Coronavirus Questions in Online Town Hall
The virtual meeting — which got nearly 2,000 comments and more than 16,000 views on Facebook as of Thursday — comes as health officials have reported only six known cases countywide, out of the 3.2 million total people in OC, and no evidence of the virus spreading in the county yet.
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Coronavirus Seen as Low Risk in OC But Triggers Tense Debates Among Officials
Coronavirus is not known to be spreading in Orange County and health officials currently assess it is a low risk. They’re urging a series of preventative measures by the public yet the virus is triggering tense debates across schools and public agencies over how to best protect people.
