The Orange County (OC) Equity Map, a public-private partnership between AdvanceOC, the Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board), and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is recognized by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with a Sustainability Award in the category of Equity. The OC Equity Map is recognized …continue reading
In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., combined with easing public health restrictions for travel and upcoming holidays leading to larger gatherings, the OC Health Care Agency strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors to take preventative measures to reduce their risk of getting sick …continue reading
While pulling together the Top Ten Stories list on Sunday, April 10, I realized that I have neglected monthly, quarterly, and yearly Top Ten Stories. The last monthly Top Ten Stories article was for September 2021. As part of catching up, here is a list of the Top Ten Stories …continue reading
On March 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated recommendations for a second booster dose of the Moderna (SpikeVax) and Pfizer (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine in certain individuals. The second booster dose is expected to be available throughout Orange County, including the OC Health Care Agency’s mobile COVID-19 …continue reading
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is hosting a new talk show on YouTube, “Your Health Matters OC,” featuring regular guests – health care professionals within the HCA and in the community – to discuss various health topics that impact the Orange County community. The next episode will air on: …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for February 06 through February 12 include Laguna wildfire evacuation, foodborne illness, and new Amazon jobs. Top Ten Stories for February 06 through February 12 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Immediate evacuation of Irvine Cove …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for January 16 through January 22 include COVID sick leave, a Silver Alert, local police blotter, and local politics. Top Ten Stories for January 16 through January 22 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Orange County …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for January 09 through January 15 include a Pacific tsunami, COVID-19, and bulky-item drop-off in Garden Grove. Top Ten Stories for JJanuary 09 through January 15 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Tsunami advisory issued for …continue reading
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a COVID-related pediatric death in Orange County. In December, a child under the age of 5 died of complications related to COVID-19 infection. “We have lost another precious young life to this terrible virus; it is our third pediatric death in Orange …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for December 26 through January 01 include a DUI ruling, assault on a flight attendant, and fatal accidents in Long Beach. Top Ten Stories for December 26 through January 01 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): …continue reading
Between December 23 and December 29, the seven-day average COVID-19 case rate in Orange County jumped from 10.8 to 19 per 100,000 people and the average number of daily COVID-19 cases rose from 348 to 614. The positivity rate also increased from 3.3 to 5.4 percent, hospitalizations from 229 to …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for December 19 through December 25 include Harley Rouda, a new mask mandate, and rain-related evacuation. Top Ten Stories for December 19 through December 25 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Harley Rouda releases statement on …continue reading
An adult male resident of Orange County has tested positive for infection by the Omicron COVID-19 variant, becoming the first Omicron infection in Orange County. He is fully vaccinated and experienced mild illness. The illness occurred following domestic travel outside California. The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is following up …continue reading