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Mandatory evacuation issued in Yorba Linda

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Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Yorba Linda for the following areas:

Residences and businesses north of the 91 Freeway and east of Gypsum Canyon Road, to include Bryant Ranch Elementary School in the city of Yorba Linda.

These mandatory evacuations have been issued due to a brush fire.

A shelter has not yet been established for displaced residents. Small animals may be brought to OC Animal Care Services at 1630 Victoria Road in the city of Tustin.

Residents may receive emergency alerts on their cell phones and e-mail addresses by registering online at www.alertoc.com. The phone numbers registered will be called only if the registered address is affected by an emergency situation. More evacuation information is available at readyoc.org.

The Emergency Operations Center Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed of the most current information by monitoring:

 @OCFA_PIO on Twitter
 #BlueRidgeFire on Twitter
 Local Media

1,995 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Orange County

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The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) has finally announced that 1,995 people have allegedly recovered from the COVID-19 virus here in Orange County.

The HCA did note however that while every case of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is reported to HCA, there is no practical way to find out if they’ve recovered. Moreover, many people may have experienced some symptoms of COVID-19, but were have not been tested, making it impossible to know the exact number of COVID-19 infections and recoveries.

The HCA finally came up with an estimate by taking the difference between the prior 28-day cumulative case count and current day mortality to determine the current day recovered total. They also asked that we consider this data to be only an estimate and it should be interpreted with caution.

There are currently 5,578 COVID-19 victims in Orange County including 131 fatalities. There are 904 cases in Anaheim. A total of 131 new O.C. cases were announced today. There are currently 269 victims in local hospitals and 106 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 1,032 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 329 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 286 cases
  • Orange reports 258 cases
  • Irvine reports 180 cases
  • Buena Park reports 160 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 139 cases
  • Fullerton reports 184 cases
  • Westminster reports 108 cases
  • Tustin reports 89 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 104 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 53 cases

The California Department of Public Health announced on May 25 the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 94,558 confirmed cases and 3,795 deaths.

The CDC reports these nationwide cases:

  • TOTAL CASES: 1,662,414
  • 24,958 New Cases
  • TOTAL DEATHS: 98,261
  • 592 New Deaths

Health Care Worker Infection Rates

As of May 24, local health departments have reported 9,328 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 50 deaths statewide. 

Your Actions Save Lives

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

Anaheim now has 316 COVID-19 cases as of April 29

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Today, April 29, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 2,252 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 316 cases in Anaheim.

The California Department of Public Health reported 46,500 cases statewide and 1,887 deaths as of April 28.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 330 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 214 cases
  • Irvine reports 126 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 99 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 97 cases
  • Orange reports 84 cases
  • Buena Park reports 76 cases
  • Fullerton reports 74 cases
  • Westminster reports 40 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 38 cases
  • Tustin reports 38 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 31 cases

The CDC reports:

  • TOTAL CASES: 1,005,147
  • 23,901 New Cases
  • TOTAL DEATHS: 57,505
  • 2,247 New Deaths

How People Can Protect Themselves

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

Anaheim now has 291 COVID-19 cases as of April 28

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The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 291 COVID-19 cases in Anaheim as of April 28, 2020 and 2,151 cases Countywide. Three new deaths were reported in Orange County today. To date 42 victims have died in Orange County. There are currently 178 victims in local hospitals and 74 are in Intensive Care Units. If you are wondering how many people have recovered, subtract the fatalities from the total cases to date.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 313 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 198 cases
  • Irvine reports 127 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 96 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 90 cases
  • Orange reports 78 cases
  • Buena Park reports 73 cases
  • Fullerton reports 69 cases
  • Placentia reports 50 cases
  • Yorba Linda reports 48 cases
  • San Clemente reports 45 cases
  • Mission Viejo reports 42 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 37 cases
  • Tustin reports 36 cases
  • Westminster reports 36 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 29 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced that California now has 45,031 confirmed cases and 1,809 deaths.

The CDC is reporting these nationwide cases and deaths:

  • TOTAL CASES: 981,246
  • 23,371: New Cases
  • TOTAL DEATHS: 55,258
  • 1,336 New Deaths

Testing in California
As of April 27, more than 577,608 tests have been conducted in California and reported to the California Department of Public Health. These numbers include data from commercial, private and academic labs, including Quest, LabCorp, Kaiser, University of California and Stanford, and the 22 state and county health labs currently testing.

How People Can Protect Themselves

Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

Anaheim now has 289 COVID-19 cases as of April 27

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The O.C. Health Care Agency is now reporting that Anaheim has 289 COVID-19 cases. The City of Santa Ana now has the most COVID-19 cases in Orange County. As of April 27, 2020 Santa Ana has 306 cases while there are 2,126 cases Countywide. A total of 54 new cases were reported today. No new deaths were reported today. To date there have been 39 deaths. Currently there are 157 victims in local hospitals and 62 are in Intensive Care Units.

For those of you interested in knowing how many have survived this virus in Orange County just subtract the fatalities form the total cases.

In related news a local highly placed political insider informed us that the cases labeled as Santa Ana include cases at the O.C. Central Jail and cases in North Tustin, in the 92705 zip code. My source reported that it is possible that as many as 50 of the reported cases in Santa Ana are actually from the North Tustin area.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 306 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 183 cases
  • Irvine reports 127 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 96 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 89 cases
  • Orange reports 76 cases
  • Buena Park reports 74 cases
  • Fullerton reports 68 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 37 cases
  • Tustin reports 37 cases
  • Westminster reports 36 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 29 cases

California now has 43,464 confirmed cases and 1,755 deaths, as of April 27, according to the CA Dept. of Public Health.

The CDC is reporting 957,875 total cases and 53,922 deaths as of April 26.

How People Can Protect Themselves
Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.


What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.​​​

Anaheim reports 285 COVID-19 cases as of April 26

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The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting 285 COVID-19 cases in Anaheim as of today, April 26, 2020 and 2,074 cases Countywide. One death was reported today and 39 have died to date. A total of 105 new cases were also reported today. There are 148 victims currently in local hospitals and 55 are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana’s reports 281 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 181 cases
  • Irvine reports 127 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 94 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 85 cases
  • Buena Park reports 75 cases
  • Orange reports 72 cases
  • Fullerton reports 67 cases
  • Tustin reports 37 cases
  • Westminster reports 36 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 37 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 28 cases

The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 42,164 confirmed cases and 1,710 deaths.

The CDC is reporting 928,619 total cases and 52,459 deaths as of April 25.

Health Care Worker Infection Rates
As of April 25, local health departments have reported 4,593 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 24 reported deaths statewide.

How People Can Protect Themselves
Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.


What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.​​​

There are now 247 cases of COVID-19 in Anaheim and 1,845 cases Countywide

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Today, April 24, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 1,845 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 247 cases in Anaheim.

No new deaths were reported in Orange County today. However 33 new cases were reported today and 150 victims are currently hospitalized. There are 63 victims in Intensive Care Units.

The California Department of Public Health reported 39,254 cases statewide and 1,562 deaths.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 211 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 162 cases
  • Irvine reports 120 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 91 cases
  • Buena Park reports 69 cases
  • Orange reports 68 cases
  • Tustin reports 34 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 33 cases
  • Westminster reports 32 cases
  • Fountain Valley reports 25 cases

How People Can Protect Themselves
Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.


What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.​​​

Anaheim now has 239 COVID-19 cases and there are 1,827 cases Countywide

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Today, April 23, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 1,827 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 239 cases in Anaheim.

A total of 78 new cases were reported today as well as two deaths. To date 36 victims have died. There are currently 158 victims in the hospital and 59 in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 202 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 162 cases
  • Irvine reports 119 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 90 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 73 cases
  • Buena Park reports 68 cases
  • Orange reports 66 cases
  • Fullerton reports 60 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 33 cases
  • Westminster reports 29 cases

The California Department of Public Health reported 37,369 cases statewide and 1,469 deaths as of April 23.

The CDC is reporting 828,441 total cases nationwide and 46,379 deaths.

How People Can Protect Themselves
Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.


What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.​​​

There are now 215 cases of COVID-19 in Anaheim and 1,691 cases Countywide

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The O.C. Health Care Agency is now reporting 215 total cases of COVID-19 in Anaheim as of April 21, 2020 and 1,691 cases Countywide. There were 29 new cases reported today. No new deaths were reported today. To date 33 victims have passed away. There are currently 148 victims in local hospitals and 54 of them are in Intensive Care Units.

Here is how other major cities in Orange County are faring:

  • Santa Ana reports 174 cases
  • Huntington Beach reports 148 cases
  • Irvine reports 118 cases
  • Newport Beach reports 88 cases
  • Garden Grove reports 65 cases
  • Orange reports 64 cases
  • Buena Park reports 60 cases
  • Fullerton reports 57 cases
  • Costa Mesa reports 32 cases

California now has 30,978 confirmed cases and 1,208 deaths, according to the CA Dept. of Public Health.

The CDC reports 776,093 cases and 41,758 deaths to date.

Health Care Worker Infection Rates 

As of April 19, local health departments have reported 3,584 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. This includes on-the-job exposures, and other exposures, such as travel and close family contact. As testing capacity continues to increase, and more tests are being conducted directly in physician’s offices and processed through commercial laboratories, local public health officials will not be able to report the source of exposure for every affected health care worker.

Testing in California 

As of April 19, more than 290,500 tests had been conducted in California. At least 283,317 results have been received and another 7,200 are pending. These numbers include data California has received from commercial, private and academic labs, including Quest, LabCorp, Kaiser, University of California and Stanford, and the 22 state and county health labs currently testing.

How People Can Protect Themselves
Every person has a role to play. Protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

  • Staying home except for essential needs/activities.
  • Practicing social distancing.
  • Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Covering a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • Following guidance from public health officials.


What to Do if You Think You’re Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough or shortness of breath) and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

For more information about what Californians can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

California continues to issue guidance on preparing and protecting California from COVID-19. Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.​​​

COVID-19 testing starting at AltaMed Medical Group in Anaheim

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(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the OC COVID-19 Testing Network, which offers COVID-19 testing starting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 to Orange County residents who meet the criteria detailed below.

The Network coordinates and expands testing across Orange County to create a safety net for any community member who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms but is unable to receive testing through a health care provider.

“We have partnered with an initial set of community health centers who are performing FDA-approved PCR testing, the most reliable testing available to detect current infection,” said Dr. Nichole Quick, County Health Officer. “The OC Health Care Agency will continue to work diligently to expand this network by bringing more locations online in the days and weeks to come.”

The PCR test identifies if someone is currently infected from a sample taken with a swab. It is not a blood test, nor does it test for antibodies. Residents with symptoms of COVID-19, which generally include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, should first contact their medical provider to get guidance on testing and care. Individuals who are unable to be tested by their provider may schedule an appointment at any Network test site to receive a medical screening and test. Initial locations include:

  • AltaMed Medical Group, Anaheim
  • AltaMed Medical Group, Santa Ana/Bristol
  • Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic, Garden Grove
  • UCI Health, multiple locations

A continually-updated list of test sites, with information on scheduling and the appointment process, can be found here or by calling the HCA’s Health Referral Line at 1(800) 564-8448.

“Because of continued challenges of obtaining testing supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care providers, testing may be restricted at times to high priority groups as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” said Dr. Quick. “Residents must make an appointment for testing to assure eligibility and availability of testing.”