December 25th 2022: Orange County now is in the high level of COVID-19 transmissions as well as increase in people admitted to hospital and transmissions. The Orange County Health Care Agency is suggesting people take COVID tests before attending family gatherings as well they are encouraged to be vaccinated.
The hospital system in Orange County was already under stress because of the cases of seasonal flu and, RSV. As the cold generally wet month of January is near the rate of transmissions could increase.