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.
Tag: Orange County Coronavirus
Voice of OC’s reporting on COVID-19 in Orange County, from 2020 on. For highlights, see our COVID-19 coverage archive.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Students Can Ditch Masks After March 11
Mask mandates for indoor businesses and other public areas, regardless of vaccination status, ends Tuesday.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Students May Soon Be Able To Take Off Their Masks
California public health officials are expected to lay out a timeline of sorts of when masks will come off at K-12 schools, although they previously hinted that it might not be immediately.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
California Public Health Officials Eye New Approach to COVID-19 Pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to provide specifics on how exactly the new plan will impact the lives of Californians.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Irvine Examines A Public Health Office Aimed at Filling Healthcare Gaps from County
After the city council’s vote, two of the county’s largest cities are looking at creating their own health services to aid the county.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s Children Might Soon Be Able to Drop Masks in Classrooms
State public health officials are expected to reevaluate the statewide mandate on Feb. 28 and give a date on when students can ditch masks in classrooms.
Posted inEducation
School Absences Declining as OC’s Fourth COVID Wave May Be Cresting
After a rocky start for Orange County schools earlier this month, absence rates are declining alongside the testing positivity rate.
Posted inEconomy
Irvine Pursues Permanent Outdoor Dining, Mirroring Programs in Other OC Cities
The new program could open a path for restaurants to hang onto their expanded outdoor dining as residents debate pros and cons.
Posted inEducation
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board May Switch to Online Meetings Following Mask Revolt
District trustees have been unable to hold a meeting for more than five minutes this month because of mask compliance, now they may hold their meetings online.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Hits ‘Grim Milestone’ Surpassing 6,000 Residents Killed by COVID
It looks like OC’s fourth wave has peaked, public health experts say. But, they warn, the pandemic isn’t over yet and more deaths are expected to roll in.
