You can now receive text messages on COVID-19 updates

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Here is the latest on COVID -19 from the Orange County Health Department. There is now epidemiological evidence of community transmission in Orange County, indicating that COVID-19 is spreading in the community.

You can NOW opt-in a new text messaging service OC Health has arranged through Everbridge and Nixle that will allow you to receive the latest info on COVID-19 from your smartphone.

To opt-in, all you have to do is text COVID19 to 888777. You should begin to immediately receive the text messages. If you have any questions, call them at 714-628-7085.

Remember,

  • People aged 65 and older should stay home and away from other people.
  • People with a serious underlying health condition that can put you at increased risk, for example, a condition that impairs your lung or heart function or weakens your immune system, should stay home and away from people.

Call Ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and you feel you need to seek medical care, call your health care provider first so that appropriate precautions can be taken.