Press Releases

OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Related Death of 2020

September 16, 2020

September 16, 2020 The first human death associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County has been confirmed this week by OC Health Care Agency officials. The case...

High Temperatures Bring Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses

September 3, 2020

September 3, 2020 The National Weather Service is forecasting elevated temperatures for Orange County over the next few days, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like...

New State of California Framework Provides Blueprint for Orange County Re-Openings

September 1, 2020

September 1, 2020 A new blueprint for business sector re-opening was unveiled by Governor Newsom on August 28, 2020, which includes a color-coded, tiered system that will use two...

OC Health Care Agency Announces Star-Studded Positive Vibes Ad Campaign

August 20, 2020

August 20, 2020 The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is launching a new public service campaign designed to save lives by spreading positive vibes – not COVID-19 throughout the...

OC Health Care Agency Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death in Orange County, California

August 19, 2020

August 19, 2020 OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials have recently confirmed Orange County, California’s first pediatric death related to COVID-19 - a female in her teens with...

High Temperatures Bring Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses

August 17, 2020

August 17, 2020 The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who...

OC Health Care Agency Announces ‘What You Feel Is Real” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Resources During COVID-19

August 13, 2020

August 13, 2020 The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced a new advertising and community outreach campaign encouraging Orange County residents impacted by COVID-19 to care...

OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Infection of 2020

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020 A child under the age of 18 years was diagnosed last week with West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, and was hospitalized but is recovering. This is the first human WNV...

OC Health Care Agency Announces Ad and Outreach Campaign Aimed at Protecting Each Other

July 30, 2020 The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced a new advertising and community outreach campaign to encourage Orange County residents to be vigilant in helping to...