The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today that its Cypress Regional Center at 6100 Chip Ave. will temporarily close beginning December 16, 2022. This location will be closed for approximately a year to allow for necessary construction repairs.
In addition to contacting their assigned case worker, SSA clients can obtain services, as follows:
Online at http://www.mybenefitscalwin.org to apply for or check on existing Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs or General Relief public assistance benefits or alternatively through one of the following options:
Prior to certifying the results, Registrar of Voters conducted several post-election voting system tests and audits.
SANTA ANA, CA - December 2, 2022 – Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the official Orange County results of the November 8, 2022 California General Election.
Total voter turnout for the election was 54.7 percent. Of the 994,227 ballots cast by Orange County voters and counted, 83.5 percent cast a vote-by-mail ballot and 16.5 percent cast an in-person ballot at one of 181 Vote Centers throughout the county.
The legally required one percent manual tally of precincts examined and manually tallied 51,346 ballots from among 90 precincts chosen at random. The hand count results were then compared with the election results that were produced by the County’s voting system.
The number of precincts audited this election was more than the precincts (74) audited in the 2018 General Election. This increase can be attributed to the 2022 General Election having more contests (214) and unique ballot styles (543) than the contests (204) and ballot styles (385) during the 2018 General Election. A unique ballot style contains a specific set of contests for which voters in one or more precincts are eligible to vote.
While not legally required, a risk-limiting ballot comparison audit was also conducted. During the audit, ballots among 20 contests selected by the Registrar of Voters were examined and compared to the original cast vote record. These 1184 ballots were randomly selected using a state-approved audit software application to achieve a 95% confidence level that the election outcome was accurate.
Both audits confirmed that the results of the election were correct. Details on the audits can be found at ocvote.gov/rla
A post-election logic and accuracy testing of Orange County's voting system equipment and software was also conducted this week. Test ballots were fed through all ballot scanning devices used in the election, and all the votes on the test ballots were accurately counted.
Finally, the Registrar of Voters confirmed that the state-certified voting system software had not been modified during the election.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters produces detailed reports focusing on overall turnout, turnout by precinct, turnout by districts, turnout by cities, and more. These detailed reports can be found by visiting ocvote.gov/detailed-results
Quote by Registrar of Voters Bob Page
“I want to thank the more than 1,600 members of the Orange County community who joined our Registrar of Voters team for this election.” He continued, “Together we helped about 1 million voters in the county successfully exercise their right to vote in an accessible, fair, accurate, secure and transparent election.”
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About the Registrar of Voters:
The Registrar of Voters is responsible for conducting elections in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.8 million registered voters. We are a County agency, which receives funding from the County's General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions. Read more >>
(SANTA ANA) – John Wayne Airport (JWA) has announced the results of its most recent passenger survey, conducted in August of 2022. Historically a biannual assessment, the survey measures traveler preferences and satisfaction with their Airport experience. The survey was paused during the pandemic until travel returned to pre-pandemic levels.
The 2022 Passenger Survey results confirm John Wayne Airport continues to earn consistently high approval ratings from travelers, both visitors and residents alike. The findings include:
Overall, 73% of onsite passengers rated JWA as 5 out of 5 (on a 5-point scale), a significant increase over the 2019 survey results. 94% of onsite passengers and 89% of residents surveyed online rated their experience at JWA a 4 or 5 out of 5.
The demographic of respondents to the onsite passenger survey reflected an average age of 44 years and an average household income of $135,000. 68% of passengers are visitors and the average passenger had flown out of JWA four or more times in the past year.
The predominant reason both visitors and residents chose JWA is its convenient location, with 76% of residents and 65% of passengers indicating proximity as their primary motivation. In comparison with 2019, there is an increase in passengers choosing JWA because it is less busy than other airports.
Travel for pleasure/leisure has increased and is a larger proportion of travelers, consisting of 55% of the onsite passengers surveyed. Historically, business travel made up the majority of passengers responding to the survey. The 2022 results are reflective of changes in travel behavior as an outcome of the pandemic, with more businesses implementing remote work and leisure travelers excited to make up for lost time.
All survey respondents consistently indicated high satisfaction with the convenience, cleanliness and security at JWA. Top drivers of overall satisfaction included being treated in a courteous and professional manner by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with experiencing strong customer service provided by everyone working at the Airport.
“Our 2022 passenger survey highlights the Airport’s commitment to deliver safe and convenient air travel and a superior guest experience travelers can rely on," said Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director. "We are grateful that Orange County residents and visitors have evaluated us so highly and look forward to maintaining our reputation for excellence.”
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 10 million passengers annually and reaches more than 30 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on Twitter @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.
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(SANTA ANA, CA) – As the busy holiday travel season quickly approaches, airports across the country are anticipating another year of record passenger volume. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most heavily traveled periods, and passengers traveling through John Wayne Airport (JWA) between Friday, November 18 and Monday, November 28 will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic.
Passengers are encouraged to plan accordingly to avoid delays and enjoy stress-free holiday travel. Review the following tips to help you go from curbside, through security checkpoints, and to your gate.
Before Arriving to the Airport
Check your live flight status and tracking information on our website or directly with your airline. Checking the flight status enables travelers as well as those picking up travelers to stay up to date with travel times.
Arrival
All passengers are encouraged to arrive 90 minutes to two hours before scheduled departure times for domestic flights and three hours before international flights to find parking, check luggage, and go through security screening.
Parking
Airport parking structures are likely to reach capacity during peak travel periods. Travelers should plan to check real-time parking availability online or by calling 949-252-5200.
Parking Structures A1, A2, B2, and C are located adjacent to and directly across from the Riley Terminal at a rate of $2/hour up to $20/day.
The Main St. Parking Lot located at 15132 Main St. in Irvine is available for $14/day with free shuttle service to/from the Riley Terminal every 15 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Shuttle buses are lift-equipped.
Curbside Valet Parking is available for $30/day and is located on the Departure (upper) Level curbside between Terminals A and B and Terminals B and C. On your return, call 949-252-6260 or 2-4018 from any White Courtesy phone for service. If arriving after 8:00pm, call the number on the signage posted at the valet booth for service.
Electric Vehicle (EV) parking spots are located on Level 1 and 2 inside Terminal Parking Structure A and Level 1 inside Terminal Parking Structures B, C and at the Main St. Parking Lot. EV reflective signage and parking space surface markings identify available charging stations.
TSA Pre✓® can expedite the screening process in Terminals A, B, and C.
There are specific rules and exceptions for passengers traveling with infant care items. Visit TSA Tips for Traveling with Children for more information.
Passenger Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Visitors can wait until passengers are ready to be picked up and temporarily park for free at the JWA Cell Phone Waiting Lot. Located south of Parking Structure C near the corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Campus Dr., the lot has 94 designated spaces, including four ADA designated spaces.
Color-coded and numbered columns along the white curb on the Arrival (lower level) roadway quickly identify where to meet arriving passengers. Terminal A is pink, Terminal B is blue and Terminal C is orange.
App-Based Rideshare
Arriving guests should be aware of ride app pick-up locations on the Departure (upper level) in Parking Structures A2 and B2 directly across from the Riley Terminal and in Parking Structure C on Level 3 next to the Southwest ticketing area. Ride app drop-off locations are curbside on the Departure Level. More information is available on our App-Based Rideshare page.
Healthy Travels
TSA no longer requires masks in transportation settings. Guests and employees have the option to wear a mask during travel or while working. Travelers are advised to check with their airline and destination airport for local guidelines. Visit TSA.gov for the latest announcement on the policy.
Healthy Travels practices have been implemented throughout the Terminal following County and State guidelines to protect the health and safety of all guests. Visit www.ocair.com/covid19 for a list of FAQs or view the JWA Healthy Travels video.
Airlines servicing the Airport have procedures in place to enhance the health and safety of passengers. Please contact your airline for questions regarding health requirements to board the aircraft. See airlines serving JWA for airline contact information.
Hoag Health in Terminal B in the Departure level, pre-security, provides COVID-19 Rapid Testing. Results are available within 15-30 minutes. Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information on Hoag services at JWA visit our Hoag Health Services page or call 949-557-0666.
John Wayne Airport wishes all airport guests safe travels. For more information about the airport visit ocair.com.
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 10 million passengers annually and reaches more than 30 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on Twitter @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.
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The following areas have shown improvement for the lives and well-being of Orange County’s youth:
Economic Well-Being: The percentage of children receiving CalFresh increased slightly from 2019-20, ending a five-year decline. In 2020-21, more than one in 10 children under 18 (12.9% or 91,088 children) received CalFresh. As an indicator of poverty, an increase in the number of children receiving these benefits can be viewed as a negative trend but there has been significant outreach efforts in Orange County to ensure more eligible children are receiving these benefits.
Educational Achievement:The high school dropout rate hit a 10-year low, while college readiness hit a 10-year high. The Orange County cohort dropout rate for 2020-21 was 4% compared to 8.9% in 2011-12. College readiness among these graduates also reached a 10-year high. In 2020-21, Orange County had 36,747 high school graduates, of which 57% were UC/CSU eligible, higher than California’s eligibility rate of 52%.
Safe Homes and Communities: The juvenile arrest rate continued a decade-long decline, dropping by 81% since 2011. In 2020 there were 2,053 juvenile arrests compared with 10,801 juvenile arrests in 2011. An arrest is usually a youth’s first formal encounter with the juvenile justice system. It is important that at this first encounter a pattern of juvenile delinquency does not continue into adulthood.
While much progress has been made, continued areas of focus include behavioral health and housing, among others.
This year’s report also includes a special section that takes a deeper look at economic well-being and how it is changing and influencing the health and wellbeing of children and youth in Orange County.
“While this report reflects the myriad ways economic well-being influences children’s ability to be successful as they grow into adults, it also provides an opportunity to recognize the strength and resiliency of those children and their families as they face and overcome economic hardships,” said OC Board of Supervisors Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, who also served as the Chair of the Orange County Children’s Partnership (OCCP), the advisory board responsible for publishing the report in 2022. Chairman Chaffee continues, “Together, with the community, we can continue to build the support systems to help Orange County children achieve healthy, successful and safe lives.”
(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County has moved to the Medium COVID-19 Community Level according to the latest Community Level metrics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) announced today. Due to a surge in respiratory viruses and the onset of the flu season, the HCA reminds all residents that it is critical to get the updated COVID-19 booster as well as a seasonal flu shot as soon as possible.
The CDC determines COVID-19 Community Levels based on the number of local COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 hospital admissions, and COVID-19 hospital inpatient occupancy in the prior week. In the past week, the rise of new COVID-19 hospital admissions transitioned Orange County from low to medium COVID-19 community levels. The CDC provides the COVID-19 Community Levels at this stage of the pandemic as a public health tool to inform communities and individuals of when preventive measures are recommended to safeguard those at increased risk and to preserve the health care capacity. To learn more visit: CDC.
“The worsening COVID-19 Community Level indicates a higher risk for more individuals to catch COVID-19 this winter,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, County Health Officer. “In order to reduce the potential for increased hospitalizations, the community is encouraged to take extra precautions to protect those at higher risks. This includes getting vaccinated and masking up when indoors.”
In addition to COVID-19, both Orange County and the United States are seeing sharp increases in flu cases, well beyond the numbers at this point in previous years. Young children and older adults are both at higher risk of severe outcomes like hospitalization and death from influenza and should be vaccinated to reduce the risk of such outcomes.
The HCA recommends residents take preventative actions to minimize risk of severe illness. Recommended ‘Individual Prevention Behaviors’ and ‘Community-level Public Health Prevention Strategies’ based on LOW and MEDIUM COVID-19 community level per the CDC are as follows.
Patients who have been exposed to COVID-19 or tested positive for COVID-19 should contact their health care provider about readily available therapeutic medications or locate a Test to Treat site.
To get fully vaccinated and boosted to maximize your immunity against COVID-19 and the flu. Visit www.Othena.com or https://myturn.ca.gov/ to schedule a vaccination.
For more information on COVID-19 information and resources, including case counts, vaccination, and testing in Orange County, visit ochealthinfo.com/covid.
(SANTA ANA, CA) –Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in October 2022 as compared to October 2021. In October 2022, the Airport served 1,079,792 passengers, an increase of 23.6% when compared with the October 2021 passenger traffic count of 873,422.
Compared to 307,865 passengers in October 2020, there was an increase of 250.7%.
Compared to 897,873 passengers in October 2019, there was an increase of 20.3%.
Commercial aircraft operations in October 2022 of 8,466 increased 15.3% and commuter aircraft operations of 567 increased 8.2% when comparing with October 2021 levels.
Compared to 2020 levels of commercial aircraft operations, there was an increase of 154.1% and commuter aircraft operations increased 10.7%.
Compared to 2019 levels of commercial aircraft operations, there was an increase of 11.8% and commuter aircraft operations increased 23.0%.
Total aircraft operations decreased in October 2022 as compared with the same month in 2021. In October 2022, there were 26,005 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) a 0.6% decrease compared to 26,160 total aircraft operations in October 2021.
Compared to October 2020 of 22,905, total aircraft operations increased 13.5%.
Compared to October 2019 of 25,468, total aircraft operations increased 2.1%.
General aviation activity of 16,917 accounted for 65.1% of the total aircraft operations during October 2022, and decreased 7.4% compared with October 2021.
Compared to October 2020 general aviation activity of 18,984, which accounted for 82.8% of total aircraft operations, operations decreased 10.9%.
Compared to October 2019, general aviation activity of 17,317, which accounted for 67.9% of total aircraft operations, operations decreased 2.3%.
The top three airlines in October 2022 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (412,370), United Airlines (155,195), and American Airlines (155,070).
John Wayne Airport
Monthly Airport Statistics - October 2022
Aircraft used for regularly scheduled air service, configured with not more than seventy (70) seats, and operating at weights not more than ninety thousand (90,000) pounds.
All-Cargo Carriers:
1,338 tons
Passenger Carriers (incidental belly cargo):
123 tons
Current cargo tonnage figures in this report are for:
September 2022
Includes all Canada and Mexico Commercial passengers and operations.
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John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 10 million passengers annually and reaches more than 30 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on Twitter @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.
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(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a Health Alert to local health agencies to remind residents and providers that COVID-19 therapeutics are effective and widely available to mitigate the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and minimize the possibility of Long COVID concerns.
The rise in COVID-19 cases, along with other winter viruses such as influenza and RSV, are affecting vulnerable populations including children and the elderly, and are straining local healthcare systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDPH recommend everyone six months or older get an annual flu vaccine and stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines, including the bivalent boosters available for everyone over five years old.
“When someone tests positive for COVID-19, there are now more safe and effective treatment options available for preventing COVID-19 illness from getting serious, and they are free and widely available,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, County Health Officer and HCA’s Chief Medical Officer. “Medications such as the Paxlovid pill can stop the virus from multiplying in your body, help you test negative sooner, and may lower the risk of developing Long COVID symptoms. Additionally, you do not need to have insurance or US citizenship.”
According to recent studies, Long COVID or (Post COVID-19), can affect between 10-30% of adults who have tested positive for COVID-19. Many Long COVID patients report persistent symptoms such as headache, memory impairment, fatigue, muscle pain, and more up to six months after the initial illness. Learn more PASC Dashboard (aapmr.org).
Residents should take these steps if they start feeling sick:
Get tested for COVID-19. Tests are available at local pharmacies or visit www.ochealthinfo.com/covidtest
for testing locations.
Act fast to seek COVID-19 treatment
if you have symptoms – COVID-19 treatments must be taken within 5-7 days of when symptoms start to work.
Call your health care provider or an urgent care center
Individuals who are having challenges with gaining access to care, who are underinsured or uninsured can connect to a free telehealth provider by visiting www.sesamecare.com/covidca or calling (833) 686-5051.
Tell people you recently interacted with that they may have been exposed.
Call the statewide COVID-19 hotline if you need help with finding free COVID-19 treatment or want more information, at (833) 422-4255.
The CDPH Alert also seeks to emphasize that there is an ample supply of COVID-19 therapeutics, but they have been underused – especially among populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, including communities of color, low-income communities, and residents of long-term care facilities. Studies have shown that:
COVID-19 treatments reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 88% among unvaccinated people and by 45% among vaccinated or previously infected people. i ii
Early evidence suggests COVID-19 treatment may decrease the risk of developing post-COVID symptoms.iii
COVID viral load decreases faster among people treated compared with people not treated, suggesting the potential for decreased transmission and isolation time for test-result-based isolation protocols. i
Prescribing options have been shown to be safe, including in the fragile, elderly population. iv Risks are minimal, especially when weighed against benefits.
All symptomatic patients over the age of 12 years and who weigh 88 pounds or more, with a positive COVID-19 test should be evaluated for treatment with one of the NIH-recommended treatment options. Currently, the primary outpatient treatment options are nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) and remdesivir. See details on who should take COVID-19 Treatments HERE.
A medida que aumentan los casos de COVID-19 en el invierno, la Agencia del Cuidado de la Salud del Condado de Orange recuerda a los residentes que las terapias contra el COVID son efectivas y están ampliamente disponibles
(Santa Ana, CA) – En respuesta al reciente aumento de casos y hospitalizaciones por COVID-19, el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (California Department of Public Health, CDPH) emitió una Alerta de Salud a las agencias de salud locales para recordar a los residentes y proveedores que las terapias contra el COVID-19 son efectivas y están ampliamente disponibles para mitigar la gravedad de los síntomas de COVID-19 y minimizar la posibilidad de preocupaciones prolongadas relacionadas con el COVID.
El aumento de los casos de COVID-19, junto con otros virus de invierno como la gripe y el VSR, está afectando a poblaciones vulnerables, incluidos niños y ancianos, y está sobrecargando los sistemas locales de atención médica. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) y el CDPH recomiendan que todas las personas mayores de seis meses se vacunen contra la gripe de manera anual y se mantengan al día con las vacunas contra el COVID-19, incluidos los refuerzos bivalentes disponibles para todos los mayores de cinco años.
“Cuando alguien da positivo en COVID-19, ahora hay opciones de tratamiento más seguras y efectivas disponibles para prevenir que la enfermedad de COVID-19 se agrave, y son gratuitas y están ampliamente disponibles”, dijo la doctora Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Funcionaria de Salud del Condado y Directora Médica de la HCA.
“Los medicamentos como la píldora Paxlovid pueden evitar que el virus se multiplique en su cuerpo, ayudarlo a obtener un resultado negativo más pronto y reducir el riesgo de desarrollar síntomas prolongados del COVID. Además, no necesita tener seguro ni ciudadanía estadounidense”.
Según estudios recientes, los efectos prolongados del COVID o la condición pos COVID-19, puede afectar entre el 10% y el 30% de los adultos que han dado positivo en COVID-19. Muchos pacientes con efectos prolongados del COVID informan síntomas persistentes como dolor de cabeza, deterioro de la memoria, fatiga, dolor muscular, entre otros, hasta seis meses después de la enfermedad inicial. Obtenga más información en el gráfico PASC Dashboard (aapmr.org).
Los residentes deben seguir estos pasos si comienzan a sentirse enfermos:
Hacerse la prueba de COVID-19. Las pruebas están disponibles en la farmacia local, o visite www.ochealthinfo.com/covidtest para conocer los lugares donde se hacen pruebas.
Actuar rápido para buscar tratamiento contra el COVID-19 si tiene síntomas: los tratamientos contra el COVID-19 deben realizarse dentro de los 5 a 7 días posteriores a la aparición de los síntomas.
Llame a su proveedor de atención médica o a un centro de atención de urgencia.
Las personas que tienen dificultades para acceder a la atención, que tienen poca cobertura de seguro o no tienen seguro pueden conectarse con un proveedor de telesalud gratuito a través de www.sesamecare.com/covidca o llamando al (833) 686-5051.
Vea el folleto de preguntas y respuestas sobre el tratamiento.
Decirles a las personas con las que interactuó recientemente que pueden haber estado expuestas.
Llamar a la línea directa estatal de COVID-19 si necesita ayuda para encontrar un tratamiento gratuito contra el COVID-19 o si desea obtener más información, al (833) 422-4255.
La Alerta del CDPH también busca enfatizar que existe un amplio suministro de terapias contra el COVID-19, pero han sido infrautilizadas, especialmente entre las poblaciones desproporcionadamente afectadas por el COVID-19, incluidas las comunidades de color, las comunidades de bajos ingresos y los residentes de establecimientos de atención a largo plazo. Los estudios han demostrado que:
Los tratamientos de COVID-19 reducen el riesgo de hospitalización y muerte en un 88% entre las personas no vacunadas y en un 45% entre las personas vacunadas o previamente contagiadas. i ii
La evidencia preliminar sugiere que el tratamiento contra el COVID-19 puede disminuir el riesgo de desarrollar síntomas posteriores al COVID-19.iii
La carga viral del COVID disminuye más rápido entre las personas que recibieron tratamiento en comparación con las personas que no recibieron tratamiento, lo que sugiere la posibilidad de una reducción del tiempo de transmisión y aislamiento para los protocolos de aislamiento basados en los resultados de las pruebas.i
Se ha demostrado que las opciones de prescripción son seguras, incluso en la frágil población anciana.iv Los riesgos son mínimos, en especial, cuando se comparan con los beneficios.
Todos los pacientes sintomáticos mayores de 12 años y que pesen 88 libras o más que tengan una prueba de COVID-19 positiva deben ser evaluados para recibir tratamiento con una de las opciones de tratamiento recomendadas por los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (NIH). En la actualidad, las principales opciones de tratamiento ambulatorio son nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) y remdesivir. Vea los detalles sobre quién debe recibir los tratamientos contra el COVID-19 AQUÍ.
Trong Lúc Các Trường Hợp Lây Nhiễm COVID-19 Mùa Đông Gia Tăng,
Cơ Quan Đặc Trách Y Tế Công Cộng Quận Cam Nhắc Nhở Các Cư Dân
Việc Chữa Trị COVID Hiệu Quả và Có Sẵn Khắp Nơi
(Santa Ana, CA) – Để đối phó với sự gia tăng gần đây của các trường hợp lây nhiễm COVID-19 và phải vào bệnh viện, Bộ Y Tế Tiểu Bang California (CDPH) đã công bố một Cảnh Báo Y Tế đối với tất cả cơ quan y tế địa phương nhắc nhở các cư dân và các nhà cung cấp rằng việc chữa trị COVID-19 có hiệu quả và có sẵn một cách rộng rãi khắp nơi để làm nhẹ đi tính chất trầm trọng của các triệu chứng COVID-19 và giảm thiểu những lưu tâm về khả năng bị COVID dài hạn.
Việc gia tăng các trường hợp lây nhiễm COVID-19, cùng với các loại virus mùa đông khác như cảm cúm và RSV, hiện đang ảnh hưởng đến thành phần dân số có nguy cơ bao gồm các trẻ em và thành phần cao niên và tạo nên tình trạng căng thẳng cho những hệ thống chăm sóc y tế địa phương. Trung Tâm Bài Dịch Liên Bang (CDC) và Bộ Y Tế Tiểu Bang (CDPH) đề nghị mỗi người từ 6 tháng hay lớn hơn phải chích ngừa cảm cúm thường niên và cập nhật việc chích ngừa COVID-19, bao gồm việc chích ngừa mũi tăng cường lưỡng trị (bivalent boosters) có sẵn cho mọi người trên 5 tuổi.
Bác Sĩ Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Ủy Viên Đặc Nhiệm Y Tế Quận Kiêm Y Sĩ Trưởng Cơ Quan Y Tế Công Cộng Quận Cam phát biểu: “Khi một người nào xét nghiệm có dương tính của COVID-19, nên biết hiện nay có những phương thức chữa trị an toàn và hiệu nghiệm hơn để ngăn ngừa sự đau ốm về COVID-19 trở nên trầm trọng, và việc chữa trị này miễn phí và sẵn có khắp nơi. Các loại thuốc như thuốc viên Paxlovid có thể làm ngưng virus gia tăng gấp bội trong cơ thể của quý vị, giúp quý vị xét nghiệm âm tính mau hơn, và có thể làm giảm nguy cơ phát triển những triệu chứng COVID Lâu Dài. Thêm vào đó, quý vị không cần phải có bảo hiểm sức khỏe hay quốc tịch Hoa Kỳ.”
Theo những sự nghiên cứu gần đây, chứng bệnh COVID Lâu Dài hay (Hậu COVID-19) có thể ảnh hưởng từ 10 -30% người lớn những người xét nghiệm có dương tính COVID-19. Nhiều bệnh nhân COVID Lâu Dài đã phúc trình những triệu chứng dai dẵng như nhức đầu, mất trí nhớ, mệt mõi, đau bắp thịt và lâu đến 6 tháng sau khi bị đau ốm. Muốn biết thêm xin vào PASC Dashboard (aapmr.org).
Các cư dân nên bắt đầu những bước nầy nếu họ cảm thấy đau ốm:
Xét Nghiệm COVID-19. Xét nghiệm có sẵn tại các dược phòng địa phương hay vào www.ochealthinfo.com/covidtest để tìm các địa điểm xét nghiệm.
Hành Động một cách nhanh chóng để tìm việc chữa trị COVID-19 nếu quý vị thấy có những triệu chứng – Chữa trị COVID-19 phải mất từ 5-7 ngày mới có hiệu quả khi triệu chứng bắt đầu.
Gọi bác sĩ gia đình hay trung tâm điều trị khẩn trương
Những cá nhân gặp khó khăn trong sự tiếp cận với việc chữa trị, những người không đủ bảo hiểm hay không có bảo hiểm có thể kết nối với các bác sĩ chữa trị qua hệ thống trực tuyến bằng cách vào www.sesamecare.com/covidca hay gọi (833) 686-5051.
Cô Lập với những người khác ít nhất hoàn toàn 5 ngày. Sử dụng Personal Testing and Isolation Calculator (Xét nghiệm cá nhân và máy tính toán cô lập) để tự giúp mình xác định bao lâu mình phải tự cô lập.
Cho những người mà quý vị vừa mới tương tác biết là họ có thể bị phô bày với sự lây nhiễm.
Gọi đường giây điện thoại nóng COVID-19 toàn tiểu bang nếu quý vị cần giúp để tìm sự chữa trị COVID-19 miễn phí hay muốn biết thêm chi tiết tại (833) 422-4255.
Cảnh báo của Bộ Y Tế Tiểu Bang CDHP cũng nhấn mạnh rằng hiện đang cung ứng đầy đủ sự chữa trị COVID-19, nhưng sự chữa trị này vẫn còn chưa được hưởng ứng tối đa- đặc biệt là trong những dân số không được cân ứng bị ảnh hưởng bởi COVID-19, bao gồm các cộng đồng da màu, cộng đồng có lợi tức thấp, và các cư dân tại các cơ sở chăm sóc dài hạn. Các bản nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng:
Chữa trị COVID-19 giảm thiểu nguy cơ phải vào bệnh viện và tử vong đến 88% những người không chích ngừa và 45% trong số những người đã chích ngừa và đã bị lây nhiễm trước đó. i ii
Chứng cớ trước đây cho thấy chữa trị COVID-19 có thể giảm thiểu việc phát triển những triệu chứng hậu-COVID-19. iii
Mang vi khuẩn COVID giảm thiểu nhanh trong số những người được chữa trị so với những người không chữa trị, điều này cho thấy khả năng lây nhiễm và thời gian cô lập cho việc kết quả xét nghiệm căn cứ trên thủ tục cô lập giảm. i
Việc kê đơn tùy theo sự chọn lựa đã thấy an toàn, kể cả trong thành phần dân số cao niên, yếu đuối. (iv). Nguy cơ thấp, đặc biệt khi cân nhắc với những lợi ích.
Tất cả những bệnh nhân có triệu chứng trên 12 tuổi và cân nặng 88 cân hay hơn nữa, với xét nghiệm COVID-19 dương tính phải được thẩm định cho việc chữa trị với một trong những phương thức chữa trị NIH đề nghị. Hiện tại, những phương thức chữa trị tiên quyết ngoài bệnh viện là các loại thuốc nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) và remdesivir. Xin xem chi tiết những ai cần phải chữa trị COVID-19 tại ĐÂY.
i Hammond, Jennifer, et al. "Oral nirmatrelvir for high-risk, nonhospitalized adults with Covid-19." New England Journal of Medicine 386.15 (2022): 1397-1408.
ii Ganatra, Sarju, et al. "Oral Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir in Nonhospitalized Vaccinated Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)." Clinical Infectious Diseases (2022).
iii Yan, Xie et al. Nirmatrelvir and the Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19”.” MedRxiv Nov 3, 2022
iv Zhong, Weijie, et al. "The efficacy of paxlovid in elderly patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants: Results of a non-randomized clinical trial." Frontiers in medicine 9 (2022).
Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa and Friends annual holiday gift drives are open through December 30, 2022
Orange County, Calif (November 28, 2022) – The Operation Santa Claus (OSC) and Senior Santa and Friends (SSF) holiday gift drives have served Orange County’s most vulnerable children, seniors and disabled adults for 60 and 30 years, respectively.
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) recognizes World AIDS Day 2022 as an opportunity to support the well-being of those with HIV; to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illness; and to promote prevention, care, and treatment services to end the HIV epidemic.
Recognized on December 1st, the 2022 World AIDS Day campaign theme is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV.” The theme is designed to address inequalities that hold back progress to end AIDS and raise awareness to end stigma and discrimination and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV.
“As of 2021, there were 6,772 persons living with HIV locally,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, HCA County Health Officer and Chief Medical Officer. “While great strides have been made in the treatment and prevention of HIV, this disease remains a public health challenge. We need our community to routinely screen for HIV as part of their routine medical care. Knowing your HIV status is important to prevent new HIV infections.”
Data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response reveals that during the last two years of COVID-19, progress against the HIV pandemic has faltered, and lives are now at risk.
The HCA encourages the local community to take action to stop the spread through the following steps:
Get tested and know your HIV status;
Use condoms for protection from HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs);
Know prevention options if HIV-negative, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may help protect you from getting HIV; and
Learn about new treatment options to get and stay virally suppressed, which means having an undetectable viral load if HIV-positive.
“Current treatments allow individuals who live with HIV to stay healthy and prevent transmission to others,” said Dr. Margaret Bredehoft, HCA’s Chief of Public Health Services. “Through HCA’s 17th St. Testing and Treatment Clinic, as well as community-based partnerships, residents can readily access confidential HIV testing and treatment.”
If you have never been tested for HIV, ask your doctor for an HIV test. Free, confidential HIV testing is available at the agencies listed below.
Local World AIDS Day Events:
The City of Laguna Beach HIV Advisory Committee will host a Meet & Greet at 3 p.m. on the Main Beach cobblestones followed by a Candlelight Celebration from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Laguna Beach Community Clinic will be providing free HIV testing vouchers at the event.
HIV testing is available year-round at these locations: To make an appointment or for additional information regarding testing, contact:
Testing is offered Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OC Health Care Agency/17th Street Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic: Call (714) 834-8787 to make an appointment or visit http://www.ochealthinfo.com/std for more information. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. Clinic hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The LGBTQ Center Orange County: For more information or to make an appointment, call (714) 953-5428 or visit https://www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/.Testing is offered:
