An Orange County resident tested positive for infection by the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the OC Health Care Agency reported Friday.
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Orange County's latest figures come two days after local officials reported 1,169 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths associated
The number of coronavirus patients in Orange County hospitals dipped by one Sunday, amid a rising tide of COVID-19 infections.
The increasing case counts "indicates we're heading into a surge," Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong said Friday.
John Wayne Airport travelers will get a boost this week, as COVID tests are made available by OC Supes. Hoag still conducting rapid testing.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Orange County.
In Orange County, the number of coronavirus patients in area hospitals dropped slightly, declining from 184 Saturday to 181 Sunday.
The number of coronavirus patients in Orange County hospitals fell to 207 Saturday, down from 219 on Friday.
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An OC epidemiologist said the rising numbers reflect a "new normal" as the pandemic transitions to an epidemic phase.
Hospitalizations ticked down three from Thursday to 212. The number of intensive care unit patients increased by three to 54.
The Orange County Health Care Agency announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5-11 will be offered in the next several days.
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Orange County hospitals have 24.4 percent of their ICU beds and 70 percent of their ventilators available, officials said.
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The number of coronavirus patients at county hospitals rose to 205, up from 190 on Friday, according to state figures.
The county also reported 162 new infections and logged three more deaths Tuesday.
"We're in a gradual decline," said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, the county's deputy county health officer.
If the strike is carried out, Kaiser union officials say it would likely "cripple" the health care giant's operations.
The county has 22.9% of its ICU beds available and 66% of its ventilators, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The number of fully vaccinated residents in Orange County increased from 2,096,177 last Thursday to 2,115,536 Friday.
As the death toll for August jumped by a dozen, Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations dipped down again this week.
Officials are asking residents not to call 9-1-1 to ask about the smoke, which is coming from Central California.
The woman was hospitalized earlier this month and is recuperating. Cases of West Nile Virus are down in OC compared to previous years.
The virtual clinic will expand healthcare access for more than 800,000 Medi-Cal patients in Orange County.
The summer's coronavirus surge may be at an end, Orange County Health Care officials reported though 10 more deaths are reported.
Along with COVID-19 case counts, hospitalizations and positivity rates are also on a downward trend.
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Testing is on the rise across Orange County as positivity rates drop & hospitalizations decline showing vaccines are working, officials say.
While the county's COVID-19 positive rate lowers, hospitalizations are edging up.
Hospitalizations, along with fatalities related to COVID-19, have steadily increased this week.