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Bars Ordered Closed in Orange County, California Effective July 2
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Effective July 2, 2020, all bars are ordered closed in Orange County, California due to the increasing number COVID-19 cases. Read more
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Residents Can Sign Up for Text Message Alerts Related to Covid-19 in Orange County
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Effective immediately, residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777. Read more
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County Appoints New Director of Orange County Public Works
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The County of Orange has appointed James "Jim" Treadaway as the new Director of Orange County Public Works (OCPW) effective Friday, June 19. Read more
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Relocation of Cold Weather Emergency Shelters
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Due to the Governor's activation of the National Guard to assist in food and supplies distribution, the Cold Weather Emergency Shelters located at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard Armories will be relocated by Tuesday. Read more
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Youth Sports Practices Re-Open in Orange County
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The County of Orange will allow the re-opening of practices for youth sports under COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps. Read more
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County Identifies Alternative Shelter Location for Vulnerable Homeless Persons
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The County of Orange has identified the former Joplin Youth Center in Trabuco Canyon as a placement site for sheltered homeless persons who are older but not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. Read more
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Mixed Media Artwork on Display at John Wayne Airport
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Artist Ann Phong brings her abstract and thought-provoking paintings to life through juxtaposed layers of acrylic paint and found objects. Phong's artwork depicting the relationship between humans and the environment is on display in the John Wayne Airport Community Focus Space from December 9, 2020 – January 14, 2021. Read...
COVID-19 Testing Availability
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Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available. Read more
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OC Health Care Agency Public Health Officer Leaves Position
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Dr. Nichole Quick, Public Health Officer announced her departure from the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) effective yesterday evening. Read more
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State of California Moves County of Orange to More Restrictive Purple Tier Effective Immediately
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Effective immediately under order of Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the County of Orange was moved into the Purple Tier, the state's most restrictive tier. Impacted industries and activities in Orange County will have 24 hours in which to comply with this action and make...