It comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the need for thousands of overflow beds statewide at places like fairgrounds, hotels, motels and convention centers.
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First Jailhouse Coronavirus Case Confirmed
Orange County officials found the first case of the novel coronavirus hitting their jails after a man tested positive among the scores of inmates currently locked up. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes will address the virus case which came from the Men’s Central Jail at the 1:30 p.m. news conference today.
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OC to Announce City Counts on Coronavirus Cases
Officials announced at a 1:30 p.m. news conference Wednesday that the data will be posted on a county website starting Friday. The briefing comes after officials announced last night the first death in Orange County from COVID-19, of a man in his 70s with underlying health conditions.
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OC Hospitals Facing ‘Overwhelming’ Shortage of Protective Equipment
Masks and ventilators are in short supply as hospitals prepare for a surge of coronavirus patients in the coming days and weeks, officials wrote in an update Monday.
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OC Officials Will Not Release What Cities Have Identified Coronavirus Cases
Orange County health officials will not list what cities have cases, a big difference than Los Angeles and San Diego. OC officials acknowledge cities have requested privacy and they think it’s counterproductive to say where the cases come from.
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All California Residents Ordered To Stay Home To Combat Coronavirus Spread
Governor Newsom orders residents to keep movements restricted to basics, such as gas, groceries, walks and exercise. The order caps off a confusing week for Orange County workers and employers.
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Gaps In Coronavirus Outreach to Non-English Speaking Families & Businesses
Recent orders — and subsequent clarifications — by the county health officer weren’t immediately translated into non-English languages when they went into effect Tuesday. Meanwhile, local activists and doctors have taken it upon themselves to ensure key information about the novel coronavirus gets across to immigrant families and businesses where English isn’t the first language.
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Questions Mount on Financial Relief for OC Workers as Coronavirus Closes Scores of Businesses
Questions over any potential rent, mortgage and lost income assistance are mounting in Orange County as scores of workers find themselves losing paychecks from business closures to help stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
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OC Adjusts After Triggering Confusion; New Order Says Businesses Should Keep Operating While Following State Guidance
The new order says businesses should generally keep operating, but within state health guidelines that call for people staying physically separate as much as possible. The order does close bars and other alcohol-serving establishments, movie theaters, gyms and health clubs. Restaurants can operate, but only provide delivery pick up and drive-through service, not in-person dining.
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Orange County Prepares to Clarify Emergency Social Distancing Health Order
The new order was expected to largely follow state health guidelines. It comes after county officials acknowledged that poor wording in their initial order Tuesday – and virtually no response to media questions for hours – caused widespread confusion among the public.
