Five people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Orange County.
Just a reminder, #OC, that our #COVID19 case counts are updated on our dedicated website every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Here are the latest numbers. https://t.co/V6xp020dQv pic.twitter.com/oCk4zPGnQ1
— Health Care Agency (@ochealth) March 10, 2020
The Health Care Agency Director has just made the announcement at the Orange County Supervisor's meeting. One has fully recovered, and the other four are at home.
There have been other coronavirus cases in LA County and Coachella Valley too.
In LA County, the total number of cases is now 16.
Monday night, Coachella was rescheduled to October due to concerns.
The LA County Dept. of Public Health continues to recommend that the public do the following to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:
- Stay home when you are sick.
- 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.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
- Facemasks are most effective when used appropriately by health care workers and and those directly caring for people who are sick and by people who are sick (source control).
- Get a flu immunization if you have not done so this season.
Riverside County officials announce three new novel coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Coachella Valley: https://t.co/ixvB6HVcop pic.twitter.com/6zvtiXvy8i
— Dr. Cameron Kaiser (@RivCoDoc) March 9, 2020Yesterday, Riverside University Health System-Public Health announced three new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Coachella Valley.
The three infections were either the result of travel into areas where coronavirus have been confirmed or contact with a known case, according to Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer, in a press release.
"Two of the individuals have been isolated at home, Kaiser said, while the third is being cared for at a Coachella Valley hospital," the press release said.
Public health recommendations for all Riverside County residents during community spread:
- Practice social distancing, which is remaining out of places where people meet or gather and avoid using public transportation, if possible.
- Do not attend work, school or events when sick. Stay home.
- Cough into your elbow or tissue.
- Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer often.
- Stay away from anyone who is sick.
