656 Coronavirus Cases In Orange County: Where They Are

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Orange County health officials confirmed another 50 cases of the new coronavirus and three more deaths due to the virus Thursday. There are now 656 total cases of coronavirus and the death toll is at 13.

The number of patients hospitalized increased from 94 to 115 on Thursday, with 47 in intensive care. On Wednesday there were 31 in intensive care.

Of the county's cases, 40 percent are between the ages of 45 and 64, 16 percent between 35 and 44, 15 percent between 25 and 34, 10 percent between 18 and 24, and 18 percent over 65. One patient is described as a child, but an age and gender were not released. Men make up 55 percent of the county's cases, 44 percent are female and the rest is unknown.

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Of the patients who have died of complications from COVID-19, seven were 65 or older, two were 25 to 34, one was 35 to 44, and three were 45 to 64. Six of the people who died were female, and seven were male.

As of Thursday, 7,791 people have been tested for the virus in the county. Officials said they currently have enough tests for 1,206 more people. Since Wednesday, 520 people have been tested.

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do on Tuesday implored residents to stay at home as much as possible to stem the tide of the pandemic.

"Social distancing and isolation is no longer a debate," Do said.

Stay-at-home orders in other countries have lessened the spread of the disease, Do said, adding that Orange County residents might not know for weeks or months how effective their efforts have been. "But we can do more than hope for the best," he said.

Do noted he received multiple text messages and photos of large groups of people gathering last weekend in violation of the social-distancing recommendations.

"I have even heard of people hosting coronavirus parties," Do said. "Stop it. ... Don't make play dates. Don't go see your cousin. ... Just don't."

Do pointed out that "Just because you don't feel sick, doesn't mean you're not sick," referring to the incubation period of the virus before symptoms flare up.

Orange County Public Health Director David Souleles said Tuesday there are enough hospital beds to handle patients because elective surgeries have been rescheduled, but that could change when an expected surge of patients happens.

State officials on Wednesday announced they would use the Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, which was in the process of being shut down, as an overflow site for patients who do not have coronavirus to make room for beds in area hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients.

Number Of Coronavirus Cases By City:

• Aliso Viejo: 8
• Anaheim: 60
• Brea: 4
• Buena Park: 21
• Costa Mesa: 14
• Cypress: 18
• Dana Point: 11
• Fountain Valley: 8
• Fullerton: 14
• Garden Grove: 15
• Huntington Beach: 44
• Irvine: 65
• La Habra: 6
• La Palma: 6
• Laguna Beach: 28
• Laguna Hills: 3
• Laguna Niguel: 16
• Lake Forest: 14
• Mission Viejo: 16
• Newport Beach: 60
• Orange: 19
• Placentia: 12
• Rancho Santa Margarita: 6
• San Clemente: 31
• San Juan Capistrano: 15
• Santa Ana: 40
• Seal Beach: 2
• Stanton: 1
• Tustin: 12
• Westminster: 7
• Yorba Linda: 19
• Other: 18 (includes unincorporated areas of the county and cities with under 25,000 residents and under 5 cases of coronavirus reported)
• Unknown: 37

Data is preliminary and subject to change, county health officials said. For more information, visit the Orange County Health Care Agency website.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article said there were confirmed cases in Corona del Mar. There are no confirmed cases per Orange County health officials.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

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