COVID-19 Info & Resources

*COVID-19 Vaccine: When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, the OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA) will follow a phased approach to vaccine distribution. High-risk/high-priority groups will receive the first, limited amounts of vaccine. As vaccine availability increases, more groups will be added with the goal of serving the entire population. View updates from the Orange County COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce.

If You Have Been Exposed to a Person with COVID-19

If you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19, it may take up to 14 days to know if you will get sick. It is important that you follow specific quarantine or isolation instructions from your healthcare provider or health department. Check your health two times each day for 14 days after an exposure to someone who is ill. Follow the steps below to check and record your health status:

1. Do health checks every morning and every night:
• Take your temperature and/or that of impacted family members.
• In addition to fever, be alert for any other symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headache, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  
• Write your temperature and any symptoms in the log included in the CDC Temperature Log.
• Write family members' temperatures and symptoms in their own logs.
• Please view CDC - COVID-19 Temperature Log.
  
2. If your health department asks you to report your temperature and any symptoms, follow their instructions. 
3. Stay home away from others until 14 days after your last exposure: 
• If possible, separate yourself from other household members that were not exposed especially those at higher-risk from getting very sick from COVID-19. Maintain physical distance (at least 6 feet) and wear a mask around other people or animals in or outside of the home.   
  
4. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms such as fever (fever is 100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, body aches, sore throat, etc.:
• Call your doctor or local Health Department, Orange County Health Care Agency at 800-564-8448 for testing recommendations.  Remind them that you are self-monitoring. 
  

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent chest pain or pressure
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

How to Get Tested

Learn More about OC COVID-19 Testing Resources

Learn More about OC COVID-19 Testing Super Sites

Emergency Clinics

(Call to confirm hours and insurance accepted)

Memorial Care Medical Group

17762 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach

Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm; 

Weekends 9 am to 5 pm 

*accepts Aetna for OCC International Students

Costa Mesa Medical Clinic
745 W. 19th Street, Suite F, Costa Mesa 
(949) 574-0210 
Monday through Friday 8 am to 7pm; 

Weekends 8 am to 1 pm 

*low cost
 

Marque Urgent Care 

2075 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach

(949) 760-9222; COVID-19 Hotline: (949) 617-3995

Monday through Sunday 8 am to 4 pm

*accepts Aetna for OCC International Students

MedPost Urgent Care
3195 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 
(714) 263-0227
Monday through Friday 8 am to 8 pm; 

Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

Xpress Urgent Care

131 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa

(949) 548-8400

Monday through Sunday 8 am to 8 pm

*accepts Aetna for OCC International Students

Hospitals

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 764-4624

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

17100 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 966-7200

Orange Coast Medical Center

18111 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 378-7000

Viral Respiratory Illness Prevention

Prevention is the best strategy to reduce your risk of viral infection.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
  

• Wear a face covering when you are around other people not in your household, especially when indoors.
  

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick or people outside of your home - keep at least a 6-foot distance. Remember that some people without symptoms can spread the virus. Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
  

• Do not gather with more than 3 Healthy Households.
  

• Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
  

• Disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as counters, tables, keyboards, and doorknobs.

• Avoid sharing drinks, eating utensils, sports equipment, towels and bedding.

• Keep healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and managing stress.

• Obtain a preventative vaccine such as the flu shot if available.
  

Handwashing

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Frequently wash your hands to prevent spreading germs such as viruses and bacteria

• Before and after
  
• preparing food
• eating food
  
• treating a cut or wound
• caring for someone who is ill
• After sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose
• returning from a public place
  
• using the toilet, helping someone else toilet, changing diapers
  
• handling animal food or waste
• touching garbage
  

For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or view  CDC - How to Protect Yourself & Others.