Ahead of Veterans Day, Governor Gavin Newsom today visited veterans receiving COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to increase vaccination rates and promote booster shots for eligible populations and investments to address veterans’ homelessness. Joined …continue reading
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Orange County, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) continues to urge individuals who are not yet vaccinated against both COVID-19 and influenza (flu) to get vaccinated. “Studies continue to show that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine reduces infections, hospitalizations and deaths,” says Dr. Regina …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for January 2021 include expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations and extension of unemployment benefits. The Top Ten Stories for January 2021 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the month of January 2020 (excluding weather forecasts and events): County Health Officer opens COVID-19 vaccine …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for January 17 through January 23 include COVID-19 vaccinations, a fatal collision in Huntington Beach, and the US Navy. Top Ten Stories for January 17 through January 23 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): County of …continue reading
Gavin Newsom recently announced that California has opted in to the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership. At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and Walgreens will administer the Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff in long-term care facilities. CVS and Walgreens have started this week with nursing homes, …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for December 20 through December 26 include fatal traffic accidents, seasonal events, and public health orders. Top Ten Stories for December 20 through December 26 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Collision kills female pedestrian on …continue reading
OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials have recently confirmed a pertussis-related death in an infant. The case is the first pertussis-related death reported in Orange County, California since 2007. “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and send our condolences to the family,” said Dr. Nichole Quick, Interim …continue reading