UPDATE: Every Mask Claimed in Orange County N95 Giveaway
Starting Monday, January 31, the Orange County Health Department will be giving out free N95 masks at two locations while supplies last.
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Cedar Ridge High Vaccination Event Administers Wrong COVID Doses to Teens
At a recent pop-up vaccination event in Orange County, select teens were administered an incorrect...
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‘It’s Not Looking Great’: OC Health Director Urges COVID Boosters Amid Omicron
COVID-19 cases are continuing to surge throughout Orange County and the state largely because of the omicron variant. Local health leaders continue to urge everyone to receive their COVID-19 vaccine and their booster shot. Studies show this helps lessen the spread of the virus and add extra layers of protection against it.
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Increased Alcohol Consumption During Pandemic Raises Concerns, OC Health Department Says
Health experts are warning the community about underage and high-risk drinking, both of which spiked during the pandemic. The Orange County Health Department says preventing the harms of drinking locally involves monitoring, recognizing and educating everyone about sustainable best practices.
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OC Health Director: More COVID Cases in Winter Likely Despite Positive Trends
COVID-19 numbers are trending downward in Orange County, but with the colder months approaching, local health experts say it’s important to stay vigilant in coronavirus prevention measures.
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UNC Chancellor Urges Vaccination for COVID-19 Ahead of New Testing Plans
With UNC’s first week of class for the fall semester complete, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is urging all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. As of August 20, 88 percent of students and 81 percent of employees have attested they are vaccinated.
Read MoreOrange County Extends Local COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Indefinitely
The Orange County government announced Monday it extended its local state of emergency declaration regarding COVID-19 to an indefinite period. The local government’s order, which saw the extension enacted on Friday at 5...
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Orange County Health Director Urges Mask Wearing as COVID Variant Spreads
Orange County Health officials say community members should continue to abide by mitigation strategies, especially as variants of the virus emerge.
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OC Health Department Aims to Increase Vaccinations, Holds Pop-Up Clinics
Orange County health officials are working to get more residents vaccinated – including pop-up clinics this Saturday at three middle schools.
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UNC Health, OC Health Department Offer Pfizer Vaccine to Kids 12+
Following new recommendations from the federal government, both the Orange County Health Department and UNC Health began offering the Pfizer vaccine to kids ages 12 to 15 on Thursday.
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