Press Releases | Orange County California - Health Care Agency

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OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Infection of 2020

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020 A child under the age of 18 years was diagnosed last week with West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, and was hospitalized but is recovering. This is the first human WNV...

OC Health Care Agency Announces Ad and Outreach Campaign Aimed at Protecting Each Other

July 30, 2020 The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced a new advertising and community outreach campaign to encourage Orange County residents to be vigilant in helping to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...