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OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Updates: Confirms Pediatric Death Due to COVID-19, Explains Risk of Mu Variant and Defines "Booster" vs. "Additional" Dose

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a COVID-related pediatric death in Orange County. In August, a child under the age of 5 with underlying health...

State Issues Guidance for K-12 Schools, OC Health Care Agency Urges Extra Precautions Throughout Labor Day Weekend: Get Vaccinated, Wear a Mask and Avoid Crowds

(Santa Ana, CA) – On September 1, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance and Q&A to assist K-12 schools in formulating and implementing plans for safe...

OC Health Care Agency Supports CDPH COVID-19 Recommendations and School Mask Policy

(Santa Ana, CA) - On August 24, the CDPH issued a statement in support of the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. According to their...

County of Orange Health Officer Issues Strong Vaccination Recommendation for Healthcare Workers

(Santa Ana, CA) - To help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, the County of Orange Health Officer issued a revised health order on August 17, 2021, that incorporates the recent...

State Issues New Health Order, OC Health Care Agency Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Engagement Program

(Santa Ana, CA) — On August 11, the California State Public Health Officer issued a new health order that all public and private schools serving students in transitional...

Orange County Health Officers Inform Health Care Workers on State Vaccine Mandate and Encourage the Community on Full Vaccinations Against COVID-19 Delta Variant

(Santa Ana, CA) — On August 5, 2021, the State Health Officer issued two new health orders impacting workers in all health care settings: The first order requires workers in health...

California Updates Mask Guidance and Health Care Facilities Requirements in Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations

(Santa Ana, CA) — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its Guidance for Face Coverings , in response to new CDC guidance recommending mask use for public...

OC Health Care Agency Officials Encourage Residents to Stay Safe to Keep County Open

(Santa Ana, CA) — As Orange County continues to experience increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA...

OC Health Care Agency Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against COVID-19

(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...