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County of Orange Update – As of 3/31/21
Orange County moves to the ORANGE TIER, effective March 31. Additional businesses may resume indoor operations with restrictions including office workspaces, gyms, movie theaters, bars, wineries and places of worship. For a full list of activities and businesses, please visit: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
COVID-19 Vaccine Phase of Distribution
Vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Orange County will equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone who lives or works in Orange County, ages 16+ as supply is available. The OC Health Care Agency is scheduling vaccines through the Othena.com platform (and apps).
ALL people wishing to receive COVID vaccine must meet the minimum age requirement and show proof of age at the time of appointment. SEE DETAILS FOR MINORS
Additional information for minors ages 16-18:
- Pfizer is the only vaccine authorized for minors 16-18 to receive. (J&J and Moderna are authorized for ages 18+)
- An adult parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to the vaccine site to sign the consent.
- An emancipated minor must show proof from the court.
For more information on the State’s vaccination plan visit https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#California's-vaccination-plan
The COVID-19 Hotline is available to answer questions about Othena and other vaccine-related issues, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (714) 834-2000.
How to Get Vaccinated
Individuals who live or work in Orange County, CA can register online through www.Othena.com to view available appointments and to keep informed with upcoming availability. Vaccines are also available through medical providers, clinics and local pharmacies in Orange County. Find details here.
At-Home Testing
Test kits are available at no cost for individuals who live in Orange County and are asymptomatic or have exposure concerns. CLICK to order your test.
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Orange County, CA COVID-19 Case Count
To become familiar with reporting data, please review the Glossary of Dashboard Terms and Data FAQs.
COVID-19 Data Frequently Asked Questions are available here
Glossary of Dashboard Terms are available here
OC COVID-19 Equity Initiatives are available here
Posted Date: 4/18/2021
The new ArcGIS data platform (see Desktop, Mobile & Map Buttons below) improves the COVID-19 reporting process and minimizes any discrepancy between State and Orange County information by reporting same day information. The 6 a.m. State data are downloaded from CalREDIE each morning, checked to remove duplicates and/or out-of-county residents and then reported to our website by 5 p.m.
Cumulative Cases to Date
(includes deaths)
252,963
4,734 SNF residents, 2,318 OC jail inmates, and 923 Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Daily COVID Positive Cases Received
79
Cumulative Deaths to Date
4,896
Includes 1,069 SNF residents, 538 ALF residents, 1 OC jail inmates, and 11 Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Deaths Reported Today
5
0 skilled nursing facility residents,
0 skilled nursing facility staff,
1 assisted living facility residents,
0 OC Jail inmates,
0 Persons Experiencing Homelessness,
4 residents (not living in a facility)
Cumulative Tests To Date
3,542,407
Tests Reported Today
8,032
Cases Currently Hospitalized
124*
*Includes ICU cases
Cases Currently in ICU
23
ICU - Intensive Care Units
Cumulative Recovered to Date
245,193*
Numbers fluctuate day-by-day due to changes in patient condition(s). Data are gathered daily at one point in time.
Additional data on Orange COVID-19 cases are available on the dashboard links below including: demographics of cases and deaths by city and zip code, and CDPH monitoring.
For best viewing of data, use Desktop to Mobile version to view charts and use Data Maps link to view data in map format.
Key data displayed on HCA’s COVID-19 data dashboard are available to download using the County of Orange Open Data Portal under the “Health” icon at: http://data-ocpw.opendata.arcgis.com/.
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COVID-19 – Essential Tips
Protect Yourself and Others
If you are showing symptoms, you should get tested and stay home until you find out the results.
Getting Tested for COVID-19
Persons at high risk should be tested (65+ years of age with underlying health conditions, or living/working in a risk setting).
Waiting for Test Results
If you are showing symptoms of illness, isolate yourself away from others, even in your own home.
Call Your Doctor
If your symptoms get worse instead of better, call your doctor right away.
Dial 911
Always dial 911 in an emergency.
Latest News
April 2021
- CDPH Press Release - State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts (4/13/21)
- OC HCA Press Release - County of Orange to Close Two COVID-19 Testing Super Sites on April 30 (4/12/21)
March 2021
- OC GOV Press Release - Orange County Progresses from Red Tier to Orange on Wednesday, March 31 (3/30/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - Orange County Returns to the Red Tier on Sunday, March 14 (3/12/21)
- CDPH Press Release - State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities for a Safe and Sustainable Reopening (3/11/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - County of Orange Opens COVID-19 Mobile Clinic Site at Christ Cathedral (3/10/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - Orange County Achieves First Week of Improved COVID-19 Metrics (3/9/21)
- CDC - Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (3/8/21)
- FDA Press Release - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Adaptive Biotechnologies T-Detect COVID Test (3/5/21)
- CDPH Press Release - State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities That Can Be Conducted Outdoors and with Consistent Masking, Which Reduces Risk of COVID-19 Spread for Safe and Sustainable Reopening (3/5/21)
- CDPH Press Release - State Updates Guidance for Youth and Adult Recreational Sports (3/4/21)
- CDC Press Release - Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Signing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Recommendation to Use Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine in People 18 and Older (3/1/21)
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