Bat Found in Anaheim Tests Positive for Rabies
July 24, 2020
A bat found on the entrance of the AT&T store at 131 E. Katella Ave. Suite #20 in the City of Anaheim on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at around 11:15 a.m. has tested positive for rabies.
Several Business Sectors Close in Orange County, California Due to COVID-19
July 1, 2020
Effective immediately by order of the State, the following sectors will be closed in Orange County: Indoor Dine-in Restaurants, Indoor Wineries and Tasting Rooms, Indoor Family Entertainment Centers, Indoor Movie Theaters, Indoor Zoos and Museums, Indoor Cardrooms, Indoor and Outdoor Bars.
OC Health Care Agency Issues Bay Water Closure Due to Sewage Spill
June 22, 2020
The OC Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has closed all of the Huntington Harbour bay water area in the City of Huntington Beach due to a sewage spill caused by a cracked force main. The affected bay water area will remain closed to ocean water-contact sports until the results of follow-up water quality monitoring meet acceptable standards.
OC Health Care Agency Announces Ad Campaign Promoting Free COVID-19 Testing
June 18, 2020
Posing the question, “Could it be COVID?” The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) this week launches a multifaceted community outreach and advertising initiative aimed at the county’s most vulnerable populations – people who can’t get COVID-19 testing from their health care providers or may not have insurance.
Press Release - Acting County Health Officer Approves Re-opening of Specific, Additional Industries and Issues New Order
June 12, 2020
On Friday, June 12, 2020, Dr. Clayton Chau, Acting County Health Officer, will approve the re-opening of certain additional industries in Orange County, California, following his review of local epidemiological data including cases per 100,000 population, rate of test positivity, and local preparedness to support a health care surge, vulnerable populations, and contact tracing and testing.
OC Health Care Agency Issues Ocean Water Closure Due to Raw Sewage Spill
June 11, 2020
The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Environmental Health Division has closed the ocean water from Sleepy Hollow Lane to Cleo Street in the City of Laguna Beach to swimming, surfing, and diving due to a raw sewage spill.
County Health Officer Issues Amended Orders and Strong Recommendations to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
May 28, 2020
In light of recently-issued industry guidance by the California Department of Public Health and Cal-OSHA regarding places of worship and hair salons, the County Health Officer today issued amended Health Officer's Orders and strong recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Orange County as more businesses move toward re-opening. They revise and supersede the May 23, 2020 Orders and recommendations.
County Health Officer Issues New Order and Strong Recommendations to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
May 23, 2020
The County Health Officer today issued a new Health Officer’s Order and additional strong recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Orange County as more businesses move toward re-opening.
Four New Sites Increase COVID-19 Testing in Orange County
May 15, 2020
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement to add more than 80 community-testing sites focused on underserved communities across the state, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has partnered with the California Department of Public Health to launch four new testing sites in the cities of Buena Park, Orange, Santa Ana and San Juan Capistrano.
Certain Employees at Some Essential Businesses Must Wear Face Coverings Effective Friday, April 24
April 21, 2020
Effective at 12 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020, all employees of any grocery store, pharmacy/drug store, convenience store, gas station, restaurant, food preparation establishment, or retail store in Orange County who may have contact with the public must wear a cloth face covering while at work.