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County of Orange Update – As of 3/3/21
COVID-19 Vaccine Phase of Distribution
ACTIVE PHASE IN OC
Phase 1A & 1B
The OC Health Care Agency is now scheduling Phase 1B, Tier 1 eligible residents within the Othena.com platform (and Apps). Residents who fall within this group can also check with healthcare providers or local pharmacy for availability of vaccines. The County of Orange is following the State of California’s guidance and framework for fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. See phased approach HERE.
The success of the County’s implementation of the phased, tiered vaccination plan depends on everyone being patient and allowing priority groups be vaccinated first. We are currently scheduling appointments for the following prioritized groups:
- Phase 1A populations (all tiers). Includes persons age 65+.
- Phase 1B, Tier 1 populations which includes:
- Education
- Food Service, Grocery and Agriculture Workers
- Child Care Providers
- Emergency Services
The HCA Hotline at 714-834-2000 is available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for questions related to Othena, vaccine appointments and other vaccine-related issues. Specific Othena questions can also be emailed to support@compositeapps.net.
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: 3/5/2021
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.
Note: We continue to experience technical issues with the State reporting database (CalREDIE &
CalConnect). As a result, death reporting may continue to be low for the next several days until CDPH has
resolved the issue. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Cumulative Cases to Date
(includes deaths)
247,372
4,686 SNF residents, 2,310 OC jail inmates, and 892 Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Daily COVID Positive Cases Received
232
Cumulative Deaths to Date
4,075
Includes 975 SNF residents, 462 ALF residents, 1 OC jail inmates, and 10 Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Deaths Reported Today
62
12 skilled nursing facility residents,
0 skilled nursing facility staff,
9 assisted living facility residents,
0 OC Jail inmates,
0 Persons Experiencing Homelessness,
41 residents (not living in a facility)
Cumulative Tests To Date
3,093,542
Tests Reported Today
13,577
Cases Currently Hospitalized
339*
*Includes ICU cases
Cases Currently in ICU
91
ICU - Intensive Care Units
Cumulative Recovered to Date
235,574*
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
March 2021
- 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)
February 2021
- OC GOV Press Release - Football, Soccer, Baseball, Cheerleading and Other Outdoor Sport Competitions May Resume with Modifications in Orange County on Friday, February 26th (2/25/21) *CORRECTED*
- Cal OES Press Release - Community Vaccination Centers Delivering 6K+ Doses to Vaccinate All Californians (2/24/21)
- CDPH Press Release - Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports (2/19/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - Disneyland Resort Super POD Site to Close Temporarily (2/18/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site Opens at Anaheim Convention Center to Administer Second Doses of the Moderna Vaccine (2/18/21)
- CalOptima Press Release - Pilot Program Aims to Quickly Vaccinate Vulnerable Seniors (2/8/21)
- President Biden Announces Increased Vaccine Supply, Initial Launch of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, and Expansion of FEMA Reimbursement to States. (2/2/21)
January 2021
- CA GOV - Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Bolster State’s Vaccination Efforts (1/27/21)
- Cal OES - Newsom Administration Supplements Vaccine Delivery System; Announces Creation of Statewide Vaccine Delivery Network to Simplify and Standardize Vaccination Process With Equity as a Core Focus (1/25/21)
- CDPH - Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions (1/25/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - County of Orange Advisory Regarding Moderna Vaccine Lot 041L20A (1/21/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - County of Orange Adds Second Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site (1/20/21)
- CDC - Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Extending the Eviction Moratorium (1/20/21)
- OC GOV Press Release - County of Orange Advisory Regarding Moderna Vaccine Lot 041L20A (01/19/21)
- CDPH - California State Epidemiologist Statement Recommending Providers Pause Administration of Single Lot of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (1/17/21)
- CDPH - COVID-19 Variant First Found in Other Countries and States Now Seen More Frequently in California (1/17/21)
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