While doctors treat COVID patients, there’s an ongoing battle to close health gaps – like vaccine disparities – at the street level.
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 Officials Send Nurses To Help Schools With COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The county’s support comes after the state changed guidance on contact tracing at school amid the Omicron surge, which switches from individual case investigations to grouped notifications.
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Santa Ana Unified Suspends Reporting New COVID-19 Cases in Classrooms
While some OC school districts saw their COVID-19 cases drop this week, at least three are reporting more than 1,000 confirmed cases.
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Placentia Yorba Linda School District Can’t Hold Meetings Because Residents Refuse to Mask
The abrupt meeting cancellations come as Orange County continues wrestling with the fourth COVID-19 surge.
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Capistrano School District Struggles to Get Substitute Teachers During Omicron Wave
The school board also tabled a resolution calling for more local control over pandemic safety measures.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Rapid Covid-19 Tests in Short Supply, Health Officials Encourage Residents to Seek Other Options
While the federal government is rolling out a new program to provide at home tests, some are concerned it doesn’t do enough for vulnerable residents.
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Orange County’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Shrinks for First Time in a Month
Increased COVID testing is key, says one leading epidemiologist to keeping schools open.
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Saddleback Valley School District Angers Parents by Ending COVID Dashboard During Surge
The district argues it can’t keep up with the high number of positive cases to provide accurate data to the public, while parents say they’re being left in the dark.
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Classroom or Online Learning? Orange County Debates How to Teach Students During Omicron Spike
One public health scientist said the situation shows a disconnect between the hospital system, school districts, and local and state governments.
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Some OC School Districts Have Hundreds of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases After Winter Break
Local districts face staff shortages as Omicron is propelling Orange County’s fourth virus surge.
