Health officials confirm 606 COVID-19 cases in Orange County with 10 deaths

The number of coronavirus cases in Orange County increased by 107 Wednesday, with three new deaths reported, bringing the number of cases to 606 and the death toll to 10.Despite the increase in cases, the number of people hospitalized dropped from 94 to 67, while the number of patients in intensive care fell from 46 to 31.

502 coronavirus cases in Orange County with 7 deaths, health officials say

Orange County's coronavirus cases increased Tuesday with three new deaths reported, bringing the total number of cases to 502 with a total of 7 fatalities, health officials said.  

Local companies turn to making personal protective gear for nurses, doctors during COVID-19 crisis

A couple of local companies are trying to do their part to bring protective gear to consumers and medical professionals. One Buena Park company pivoted from athletic clothing to masks. And a local designer went from making evening gowns to surgical gowns.

Where you can play golf during the COVID-19 outbreak and how they are getting away with it

People are definitely playing golf at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, despite coronavirus guidelines from the Orange County Health Department about social gatherings.

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Orange County

Orange County's number of coronavirus cases jumped to 403 Saturday as another 85 cases were confirmed, the largest daily increase yet.

Orange County sheriff to begin early release of some inmates

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is set to begin releasing inmates with 60 days or less to go on their sentences in an effort to reduce the jail population during an outbreak of coronavirus in the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana.

OC CEO sounds alarms on hand sanitizer shortages

A Garden Grove-based hand sanitizer manufacturer has about two weeks of alcohol left to make the product because of heavy demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak, its CEO said Thursday.

OC doctor invents device to monitor coronavirus symptoms

A Rancho Santa Margarita physician who helped develop a medical kit that can help doctors diagnose coronavirus said Wednesday he is hoping to accelerate federal approval of the invention to help patients and doctors during the pandemic.

OC reports first death from coronavirus

Orange County health officials announced on Tuesday the county's first death from coronavirus, identified only as a man in his mid-70s.  

Orange County COVID-19 cases jump to 95

Orange County's number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by 17 to 95 on Sunday.

Knott's Berry Farm extends COVID-19 closure until May

The operators of Knott's Berry Farm have announced that the amusement park would stay closed until at least mid-May due to the coronavirus, extending the timeline of a previously announced closure for the rest of this month.

Coronavirus prompts mall closures in SoCal

The four malls in Los Angeles and Orange counties owned by Simon will be closed through March 29 in an attempt to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, joining closures of the Westfield malls and South Coast Plaza.

OC officials revising coronavirus order; 42 cases currently

Orange County officials are working on a revision of an order from the county's chief health officer that led to confusion among some residents who thought they were being told to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.  

Orange County to ban dine-in services, encourages pickup and delivery amid coronavirus outbreak

To minimize the outbreak of coronavirus, Orange County's chief health officer said Tuesday she will issue an order banning dine-in service at restaurants, leaving them open to pickup and delivery, and also close down bars that do not serve food.

Coronavirus cases reach nine in Orange County

The number of active coronavirus cases in Orange County rose to nine on Friday, and county officials said they will begin providingdaily online updates about the status of the illness locally.