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County Health Officer on Local Oil Spill - Health Advisory #5

(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the reopening of fisheries by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on November 30, OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Director and County Health...

OC Health Care Agency Urges Vaccination, Testing and Prevention in Response to Emergence of New Omicron Variant

(Santa Ana, CA) – On November 26, the World Health Organization declared a new COVID-19 strain, B.1.1.529, as a variant of concern (VOC) named Omicron based on early evidence that...

World AIDS Day

(Santa Ana, CA) - World AIDS Day is December 1. In recognition of World AIDS Day and the 2021 campaign theme, “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice,” the OC...

OC Health Care Agency Encourages Vaccinations Among Eligible Children and Reminds Residents to Get Tested for COVID-19

(Santa Ana, CA) – Based on the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages eligible children and youth ages 5...

County of Orange Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Program

(Santa Ana, CA) - The County of Orange Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Program will be available for service at the California National Guard Armory in Santa Ana starting on...

Tips for Thanksgiving Holiday Safety During COVID-19 and Orange County’s Progress Toward Getting Youth Vaccinated

(Santa Ana, CA) – In anticipation of increased gatherings over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) continues to encourage residents and visitors to...

County Health Officer Issues Advisory Against Fentanyl Opioid Overdose

(Santa Ana, CA) – Due to recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose, County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau advises the public to recognize the signs of opioid overdose and call 9-1...

OC Health Care Agency Encourages Safe Travel and Precautions Against COVID-19 During Winter Holiday Season

(Santa Ana, CA) – In anticipation of increased travel during the upcoming winter holiday season, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) advises residents and visitors to adhere to...

OC Health Care Agency Updates: OSHA Publishes Emergency Temporary Standard, Precautions Against Aromatherapy Products

(Santa Ana, CA) – On November 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their emergency temporary standard (ETS) to the Federal Register . The ETS...