California’s Limited Stay at Home Order |
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As of November 21, 2020, it is required that all non-essential work and activities stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in counties in the purple Tier 1 (Widespread). On November 17, 2020, Orange County's tier status moved to the most restrictive purple tier. Based on the County's tier status, Orange County is part of the limited stay at home order. To find a county's tier level click here.
Read more on the limited stay at home order issued by the California Department of Public Health and Governor Newsom. The order is to remain in effect until December 21, but may be extended or revised as needed.
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Statement from Orange County Sheriff’s Department |
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CDC Issues Guidance for Celebrating Thanksgiving |
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As most people begin to prepare for Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidance to make the Thanksgiving holiday safer.
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Request to be a COVID-19 Testing Site |
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There are many COVID-19 testing options available to meet the needs for COVID-19 testing throughout Orange County. However, there may be a need to bring testing to a particular ZIP Code or location based on positivity rates, an outbreak or to serve populations that may have limited access to current testing sites. Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) is providing an opportunity for organizations to host a COVID-19 testing event.
Before requesting to host a testing site, go to COVID-19 Testing Locations Map to find free testing options currently available. If there is a need and your agency is interested in requesting a testing event to meet a specific need in your community that is not met by available resources, OCHCA asks that you complete this request form. Forms must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the proposed event date. Submission of a request form does not guarantee a testing event; OCHCA staff will follow up on your request. Click here to learn more.
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OC Bus to Continue Operating as Scheduled |
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OC Bus will continue operating day and night as scheduled. Public transportation is considered an essential service and will continue to be available.
OCTA has been upgrading buses with added safety measures, such as driver plexiglass shields to protect against COVID-19. Click here for OCTA’s Safety Guidelines and Operations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for service changes and rider alerts.
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Nutrition Gap Program Available for
Orange County’s Fifth District
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South Orange County seniors age 55+, active military and veterans regardless of age, and people with disabilities regardless of age, residing in Orange County’s Fifth District, can now receive food delivery services as part of the Nutrition Gap Program. The Nutrition Gap Program is funded by CARES Act, as allocated by Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The program is designed to address food insecurity from COVID-19, and provides frozen meals prepared by Ruby’s Diner, as well as grocery boxes from Second Harvest food bank containing fresh produce, protein and shelf-stable items. Once enrolled, weekly deliveries will take place through the end of December 2020.
More information on eligibility and the application form can be found here. Have questions? Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 to get answers.
Fifth District includes residents living in portions of Irvine, and unincorporated areas of Cota de Casa, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel; and these cities: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano
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COVID-19 e-Books for Children |
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For a collection of e-books in multiple languages for children about COVID-19, visit the New York City School Library System or click here. The e-books are free to the public, no library card is needed.
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Orange County Restaurant Outdoor Dining Grant Program |
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Upcoming Webinars in the Community |
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CalOptima Community Alliances Forum |
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COVID-19 Impact, Recovery and Resilience |
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CalOptima Regulatory Alerts |
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Due to the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, CalOptima is posting a roundup of federal/state rules, guidance and news related to COVID-19. It will be updated frequently.
Below are the recent COVID-19 Regulatory Highlights:
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CDPH HCF Conference Call Notification — Weekly COVID-19 Update Call Notes (posted 11/18/20)
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CDPH News Release: State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts (posted 11/16/20 through 11/13/20)
Providers and other health care professionals with questions can contact CalOptima Provider Relations by phone at 714-246-8600 or email at providerservices@caloptima.org.
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How to Contact CalOptima During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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CalOptima Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs. Members can call Customer Service from the safety of their home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have staff who speak their language.
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Medi-Cal toll-free: 1-888-587-8088
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OneCare Connect toll-free: 1-855-705-8823
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OneCare toll-free: 1-877-412-2734
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TTY 711
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PACE: 1-714-468-1100; toll-free: 1-855-785-2584
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PACE TTY: 1-714-468-1063
Our buildings are closed to members but we are continuing to serve our members through our Customer Service phone lines, as we adhere to guidelines to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.
CalOptima
505 City Parkway West
Orange, CA 92868
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
13300 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
County Community Service Center
Limited community partners are providing services on-site. CalOptima services are being provided remotely to ensure the safety of our members and employees.
15496 Magnolia Street, Suite 111
Westminster, CA 92610
For CalOptima specific updates on COVID-19, please visit our home page at www.caloptima.org.
National information can be found on the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) website at www.coronavirus.gov and local information can be found at the Orange County Health Care Agency (OC HCA) website at www.occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.
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