o prepare for the next phase of vaccination distribution, the OC Health Care Agency continues to monitor activity by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding the administration of booster shots of the Moderna and …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for October 10 through October 16 include faith vs. COVID-19, a crowd-pleasing recipe, and a Long Beach traffic fatality. Top Ten Stories for October 10 through October 16 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Burned out …continue reading
“I never expected to experience the life and death realities to the degree I did due to the pandemic,” said former Seal Beach resident Arielle, a critical care nurse at a hospital in Irvine. “It was heart-wrenching to watch people say ‘goodbye’ to their family members over FaceTime, to hear …continue reading
Following in the footsteps of “Together (Hk),” with its message of “we are in this together” and taking cues from his PSA song, “Spreading (Covid 19 Guidelines),” “Vax” is Gregg Young’s newest song and plea for us all to get our Covid-19 shot. Vax will be released on Friday, October …continue reading
As the fall season begins, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages all residents over the age of six months to get vaccinated against influenza, also known as the seasonal flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics, influenza vaccines can be …continue reading
With around 55% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files. In order to find out the safest states during the COVID-19 …continue reading
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 conditions died of complications related to COVID-19 infection. “My heart goes out to this family who has lost a precious young life. This …continue reading
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, successful, and full in-person instruction. These updates include recommendations and requirements for school-based extracurricular activities, as well as clarification on modified quarantine recommendations. According to …continue reading
The City of Garden Grove is seeking information on individuals, businesses, and organizations who answered the needs of the community through selfless acts of service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City is asking the public for help with identifying these local heroes through a multi-language online nomination form available at …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for August 15 through August 21 include . Top Ten Stories for August 15 through August 21 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Hit-and-run kills woman on foot on 7th Street in Long Beach CHP issues …continue reading
On Friday, August 20, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. Statewide COVID-19 data as of Friday, August 20 California has 4,084,799 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of …continue reading
With the U.S. gaining 943,000 jobs in July, exceeding expert predictions, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far. In order to …continue reading
With around 51% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files. In order to find out the safest states during the COVID-19 …continue reading