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Orange County, CA, declares state of emergency over surge in viruses
A well being emergency has been declared in Southern California’s Orange County because of quickly spreading virus infections.
The county well being officer issued the declaration Monday because of report numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and each day emergency room visits, the OC Well being Care Company mentioned in a press launch.
“Moreover, a Proclamation of Native Emergency has been declared, which permits the County to entry State and Federal sources to handle the scenario and search mutual help from surrounding counties,” the assertion mentioned.
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Orange County, Calif., has declared a state of emergency over surging viral unfold
(Fox Information)
Final week, neighboring San Diego County’s public well being company sounded an identical alarm.
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“Native well being suppliers are seeing an early spike in flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circumstances, and whereas COVID-19 circumstances are presently trending down within the area, a triple whammy of all three viruses circulating on the identical time might result in strains on the already overburdened medical system,” a San Diego County assertion mentioned.
Whereas there isn’t a vaccine for RSV, Orange County’s well being officer, Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, mentioned youngsters and at-risk people ought to preserve updated on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, put on masks indoors and keep residence when sick.