COVID Case Counts In Orange County On A Downward Trend

Along with COVID-19 case counts, hospitalizations and positivity rates are also on a downward trend.

OC Child Under 5-Years-Old Dies From COVID-Related Complications

This takes place a year after COVID-related complications took the life of a teenage girl in Orange County.

How Old Are Orange County Coronavirus Sufferers? OCHA Reports

A startling look at how old coronavirus sufferers are, by the numbers, as released by Orange County Health Care. Hospitalizations level off.

OC Still Surfing Coronavirus Wave, Is The Summer Surge At An End?

Testing is on the rise across Orange County as positivity rates drop & hospitalizations decline showing vaccines are working, officials say.

COVID Positive Rates In OC Drop From 8% to 6.8%

While the county's COVID-19 positive rate lowers, hospitalizations are edging up.

OC COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Climb This Week

Hospitalizations, along with fatalities related to COVID-19, have steadily increased this week.

OC Theaters Requiring Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination For Attendees

The newly-revised protocol was announced Monday, and will be upheld by several large arts organizations across Orange County.

Vaccinations Across Orange County Double As 2 More Die Of COVID

Orange County Health Care Agency announced that the number of residents getting vaccinated is up to 8,000 a week.

4 Orange County Youths In ICU With COVID-19, Booster Shots Coming

Each of the hospitalized children is unvaccinated, including patients 12 and over who are eligible for inoculation, OC Health Care says.

Experts Watch COVID Numbers As Orange County Goes Back To School

Experts note it has been 6 weeks since hospitalizations in Orange County have declined. Now, they watch the classrooms and wait.

40 More Orange County COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized As Of Monday

The summer peak of coronavirus cases has not yet been reached, experts say, as we begin another week of "substantial increase" in cases.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain 'About The Same' In OC

Though ICUs saw a rise in 30 patients, local epidemiologists say the lack of new hospitalizations is "very good news."

COVID Vaccine Or Negative Test Required For Hospital Visitors Beginning Wednesday

Health facilities also must maintain records of vaccine/testing verification of visitors.

Supervisor Keeps Orange County In The Loop With COVID Briefing

Supervisor Katrina Foley held a Zoom briefing on where Orange County is with the coronavirus. Meanwhile, daily case counts continue to rise.

Some CA Health Care Workers Protest Vaccine Mandates

The Golden State moved to require health care workers to become inoculated last week as the delta variant fuels a summer surge.

Orange County's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Keep Climbing

Health officials attribute the recent coronavirus surge to the highly contagious Delta variant.

Hospital Capacity In Orange County Area: Update

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Orange County.

Watch OC Hospitalization Numbers As COVID Cases Rise, Experts Say

Natural immunity is not as "robust" against variants, though vaccine immunity appears to be holding, Orange County epidemiologist says.

Coastal Towns See Rise In Coronavirus Cases: OC Health

The recent difference in Orange County's positivity rate reflects a surge among residents in the coastal cities, officials say.

Orange County's Hospitalizations Grow As Virus Numbers Climb

County health officials urged residents to adhere to state and federal recommendations on mask-wearing as cases, hospitalizations grow.

Over 500 Orange County Residents Contract Coronavirus Thursday

The numbers are going the wrong way, experts say, still, the vaccines are effective at keeping most recipients from a serious illness.

Alpha, Delta Variants Hit OC's Unvaccinated Hard As ICU Beds Fill

Orange County Health Care Agency reports another 453 residents tested positive for coronavirus as of Tuesday & 27% of ICU beds remain open.

Masks Mandatory In Orange County Superior Court Again

Two cases of COVID-19 at the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana prompted a temporary return of mandatory masks in the building.

Keep Yourself, Others Safe Amid Ongoing Pandemic: OC Health Care

With much discussion about coronavirus variants, Orange County Health Care released data on which is most prevalent. What you should know.

Orange County's Vaccinated Top 1.8 Million As 3oo More Sickened

Even with accessible vaccines and over half the county vaccinated, coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.

Nearly 300 More OC Residents Test Positive For COVID Wednesday

The high number of unvaccinated patients is hopefully a reminder to consider the voluntary vaccine, OC Health Care officials say.

OC's COVID Cases Double, 59 Patients Remain In Intensive Care

The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 315 new cases Tuesday bringing the cumulative total to 259,695 cases since the pandemic began.

‘Pandemic Of Unvaccinated’ Doubles OC's ICU:Report

In one week, Orange County's hospitalizations have risen and ICU patients have more than doubled, all unvaccinated, Health Officials say.

Take Coronavirus Precautions: Orange County Residents Urged

Orange County Health Care officials are warning residents to take precautions to avoid coronavirus & COVID.

This OC Town Ranks Top 10 In New Fittest Cities List, 2021

Three Orange County cities ranked in the top 100 cities in the 2021 American Fitness Index, including 1 in the top 10. How fit is your city?

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Double In Orange County

Over the past week hospitalizations for coronavirus rose to twice the end of June, OC Health Care reports as experts vie for vaccinations.

Orange County Health To Update Coronavirus, Vaccine Counts Tues.

Now that over 70 percent of Orange County adults are vaccinated with at least one dose, OC Health Care changes its reporting strategy.

Fireworks To Cause Unhealthy Air Quality Across Orange County

Between fireworks shows and backyard firecrackers, air across the region is expected to have unhealthy levels of particulate matter.

Independence Day Vaccination Goals Reached In Orange County

With 70 percent of the county's residents vaccinated, and mask relief in OC, officials are keeping a watchful eye on the Delta variant.

Orange County's Unvaccinated At Risk Of New Delta Variant

Orange County's weekly averages for COVID-19 cases ticked up this week, but hospitalization numbers remained low, Tuesday's data shows.

Coronavirus Cases And Hospitalizations Climb In Orange County

A slight uptick was expected in the aftermath of the widespread reopening. New studies out Monday show how vaccine immunity may last years.

1.62M OC Residents Are Vaccinated As Delta Varient Concerns Grow

The county has 1.62 million fully vaccinated residents, as officials grow concerned about the coronavirus Delta variant from India.

Candlelight Memorial For Coronavirus Victims Planned For Friday

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley has planned a candlelight memorial to honor the over 5,000 people who lost their lives due to coronav

OC's Coronavirus Numbers Continue Encouraging Trends

OC has consistently reported lowered numbers of coronavirus cases as vaccinations rise, a welcoming sign as the state prepares to reopen.

Orange County Remains On Steady Downward Trend

Officials grapple with new state mask mandates for employees unless an employer can prove all employees are vaccinated.