(Santa Ana, CA) – Public health officials at the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) are encouraging residents to take adequate safety precautions in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the county. Currently, there are no plans to implement a new mask mandate in Orange County; however, those who are not fully vaccinated must continue wearing a mask indoors in accordance with guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County is taking a data-driven approach to addressing inequality and resource disparities. On July 14, the County will launch a new mapping tool that monitors Orange County’s health and social gaps.

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(Santa Ana, CA) – Public health officials at the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) have announced that, as of June 27, 2021, 70% of Orange County residents age 18 and older have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, reaching a huge milestone for the County.

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National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2021

(Santa Ana, CA) – June 27, 2021 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which promotes testing and early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. This year’s theme, My Test My Way, highlights that there are many ways and places to get tested for HIV. NHTD encourages people to get tested for HIV in a way that is best for them.

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Platform enhanced to facilitate on-site and homebound COVID-19 vaccinations
to meet the needs of our community

(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has launched a new feature on the Othena platform that will streamline the process for any and all interested individuals, groups, employers and businesses to request an on-site, mobile COVID-19 vaccination service.

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What that means for Orange County

(Santa Ana, CA) — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced that the state will move “Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy” by June 15, 2021. Beginning tomorrow, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tier chart may return to “usual operations” with limited exceptions while following these general public health recommendations

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