Coronavirus cases in Orange County surged strongly in Wednesday’s report from the county health care agency. According to the OCHA, the count of confirmed new infections hit 2,749, up from 987 on […]
2,749 new cases in the OC
“Milder” Omicron cases in kids
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is the main force behind the steep increases in new COVID-19 cases, say public health officials. But, according to The New York Times, while this version […]
The year “normal” evaded us
The year 2021 was supposed to be known as a return to “normal,” however it was anything but. The coronavirus, which appeared to be getting under control, showed new vigor with the […]
New case count remains high
Coronavirus numbers continue to be high, in Orange County and elsewhere, as the predicted “winter surge” persists. According to the county health care agency, there were 987 confirmed new cases in Tuesday’s […]
Isolation, quarantine rules eased
Isolation and quarantine rules for those who test positive for coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who has may be changing. According to the Associated Press, the Centers for Disease […]
Holiday surge for COVID-19
It was a rough Christmas for hundreds of Orange County residents who contracted the coronavirus in a surge of infections that has echoed nationwide. According to the county heath care agency, the […]
Omicron fast, but not strong?
You don’t hear much that qualifies as “good news” regarding the coronavirus pandemic, but here’s some: research is indicating that the Omicron variant tends to cause milder illness than strains that preceded […]
New cases in dramatic rise
The number of confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Orange County continues to arc upwards, as Wednesday’s count is sharply higher than Tuesday’s tally. According to the county health care agency, the […]
New cases in surge to 652
The count of confirmed new coronavirus cases in Orange County surged in Tuesday’s report. According to the county health care agency, the total jumps from Monday’s three-day average of 449 to 652 […]
Omicron is now chief variant
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is now by far the leading version of the disease. According to the Associated Press, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that it […]
