Jan. 8, 2021
We hope everyone had a safe and joyful holiday celebration.

Anaheim continues to respond to the coronavirus outbreak as we face a second surge in cases across our county, state and nation.

We provide daily updates at Anaheim.net/coronavirus and on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

The newsletter is a weekly summary.

We thank everyone in Anaheim for doing your part to stem the spread of coronavirus in our community, and we want you to know that as your city, we're here for you.

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Anaheim cases: 30,631

The surge of COVID-19 cases in Anaheim and Orange County continues at an alarming rate, and we continue to see impacts on our area hospitals. 

Anaheim saw an increase of 3,922 cases in the past seven days, while Orange County saw 24,094 new cases in that time. 

Anaheim is at a cumulative 30,631 cases, with 3,671 among children. 

Orange County is at a cumulative 181,277 cases, with 17,388 among children.

Sadly, Anaheim has seen 421 people pass from complications of COVID-19, the condition caused by coronavirus. The county has seen a total 1,998 deaths.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends who have lost someone dear to them.

The county has processed a total of 2,206,882 polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests, the standard for diagnosing COVID-19 cases.

Orange County, along with a broader Southern California region, remains under a regional stay home order due to low ICU bed availability. After the initial three week period, the order was extended due to continuing ICU concerns on Dec. 29.

In the coming weeks, the state will forecast the ICU bed availability for our region for four weeks into the future and decide if the order should be extended again.

It's our best guess that the order will be in effect into February based on the continuing surge in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. 

As of today, the state reports our region's ICU availability at 0 percent. Orange County's ICU availability to treat COVID-19 patients is also at 0 percent. 

Read more at Anaheim.net/reopening. 

The county's current case rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents.

The county's current positivity rate is 17.1 percent.

Here's a look at the latest data by ZIP codes in our city.

92804: southwest Anaheim

Knott Avenue to the west to Euclid Street to the east, and from Lincoln Avenue to the north to Ball Road to the south. The ZIP code is the most populous in Anaheim. It is also home to the most skilled nursing facilities along and near Beach Boulevard.
  • Population: 92,854
  • Total Cases: 7,616
  • Nursing facility cases: 579
  • Deaths: 157 with 99 from nursing facilities
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 23 percent, up from 20.6 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 121.9, down from 141.9 the week prior
92805: central Anaheim

Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway to the west to State College Boulevard, and from the Riverside (91) Freeway to the north to Orangewood Avenue to the south. The ZIP code has the second highest population.
  • Population: 75,069
  • Total Cases: 7,280
  • Nursing facility cases: 103
  • Deaths: 82 with 19 from nursing facilities
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 25.5 percent, up from 24.4 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 126.9, down from 162.5 the week prior
92801: northwest Anaheim

Western Avenue to the west to East Street to the east, Lincoln Avenue to the south to the Riverside (91) Freeway to the north. The ZIP code is home to third highest population.
  • Population: 63,483
  • Total cases: 5,604
  • Nursing facility cases: 140
  • Deaths: 60 with 21 from nursing facilities
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 23.5 percent, up from 21.3 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 122, down from 151.7 the week prior
92802: central-south Anaheim

Euclid Street to the west to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway to the west, and from Lincoln Avenue to the north to Orangewood Avenue to the south. The ZIP code has the fourth largest number of people.
  • Population: 44,456
  • Total cases: 3,932
  • Nursing facility cases: 144
  • Deaths: 66 with 34 from nursing facilities
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 23.4 percent, up from 23 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 123.4, down from 157.5 the week prior
92806: central-east Anaheim

State College Boulevard to the west to Tustin Avenue to the east, and from Orangethorpe Avenue to the north to the Santa Ana River to the south. The ZIP code has the fifth largest number of people.
  • Population: 41,980
  • Total cases: 3,339
  • Nursing facility cases: none
  • Deaths: 27
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 21.6 percent, down from 22.4 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 114, down from 136.8 the week prior
92807: Anaheim Canyon, part of east Anaheim

Tustin Avenue to the west to Fairmont Boulevard to the east, Orangethorpe Avenue to the north to Serrano Avenue to the south. The area has the sixth most people.
  • Population: 37,119
  • Total cases: 1,843
  • Nursing facility cases: none
  • Deaths: 19
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 19.8 percent, up from 17.3 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 94.5, down from 78.3 the week prior
92808: east Anaheim

Fairmont Boulevard to the west into the eastern open space, from Riverside (91) Freeway to the north to southern city boundary. The ZIP code includes part of Anaheim's eastern open space with no homes and has the fewest people.
  • Population: 21,603
  • Total cases: 827
  • Nursing facility cases: none
  • Deaths: seven
  • Seven-day positivity rate: 16.4 percent, up from 14.4 percent the week prior
  • Seven-day case rate: 61.5, down from 66.1 the week prior
Among cities, Santa Ana has the most cumulative cases at 33,523, followed by Anaheim at 30,631, Garden Grove at 11,465, Orange at 8,641 and Fullerton at 8,074. 

Find daily updates at Anaheim.net/coronavirus and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Vaccines

The vaccine is here and Anaheim is stepping up.

This week, we began distributing COVID-19 vaccines to critical healthcare and frontline workers, in partnership with Orange County Health Care Agency.

We're distributing the two vaccines that have been authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration, from companies Pfizer and Moderna.

Anaheim firefighters have helped vaccinate nearly 2,000 people in the past two days.

Over the holidays, we also vaccinated 200 firefighters from Anaheim and surrounding cities.

We know everyone is eager to get the vaccine, and we appreciate the widespread interest to help get our city on the road to recovery from this pandemic.

However, it's important that we all wait our turn for our designated time to get vaccinated. 

The state and the county have laid out a strict framework for how the vaccine will be given, starting with those who are most at risk.

Right now, we're in Phase 1A of the vaccination process, which includes healthcare workers and those in skilled nursing facilities.

There are no walk-ups accepted at the vaccine sites, and you'll be asked for proof of your employment in the healthcare field when you show up.

We expect to reach phase 1B, which includes elderly people and other essential workers, next month.

It's likely the general public will be able to receive the vaccine this summer, or sooner, as we see more companies get authorization.

For now, you can sign up online to get notified when you're eligible to download the app to make a vaccine appointment.

And the county is looking for volunteers when we do roll our the public vaccination sites. Sign up here.

You can find more details about the phases of vaccine distribution and when you can get your shot at Anaheim.net/vaccine.
Free COVID-19 testing

Testing is available at more locations than ever in Anaheim, still at no cost to residents.

We have three walk-up kiosks across our city, drive-thru testing at the Anaheim Convention Center, and school-site testing through our partner Latino Health Access three days a week.

Find a list of dates and times and make an appointment at Anaheim.net/testing. 

Please note: Testing is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Testing is in high demand right now, amid a surge in cases in Orange County. Wait times could be longer than usual.

If you show up without an appointment, you'll have to wait until all appointments have been taken, which could take hours.

Making an appointment online is easy to do for any site, whether it be drive-thru or walk-up.

More details and appointment links at Anaheim.net/testing. 
Fight COVID: at home

Our public awareness campaign is out in full force across Anaheim, encouraging residents to fight COVID in all you do.

The campaign is especially important as we continue to see a surge in cases in Anaheim and Orange County.

We need to keep our guard up, no matter where we are. Fight COVID at home, at work and on essential outings.

What does it mean to fight COVID at home?

While most of us think of home as our safe place, there are still things we can do to prevent the spread of the virus in our household.

Wearing a mask might seem weird when at home, but there are times when you need it such as if a plumber comes into the house. If you feel sick, you can wear a mask to protect others you live with.

Our hands are all horribly dry thanks to the washing and sanitizing, but we need to keep it up at home too. Washing your hands after you put away groceries or pick up a package from the doorstep are good ways to prevent COVID.

If you live with at-risk family members, such as a grandma, baby or disabled relative, make sure you do what you can to protect them. 

This could mean wearing a mask around them or doing their grocery shopping for them so they can stay home.

Cases are still being reported at an alarming rate, so we all need to push through and keep doing our part to stop the surge.

Thank you for joining us in our campaign to keep Anaheim safe.


More at Anaheim.net/coronavirus
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