Coronavirus

McDonald's, at 11171 Garden Grove Blvd | Wednesday, November 3 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A vaccination clinic will be at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center's Haunted Halloween Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 11300 Stanford Avenue. To register for a COVID-19 vaccine, call (714) 558-3785.

Saturday, September 18 | 11AM-2PM | McDonald's - Garden Grove, 11171 Garden Grove Boulevard

Friday, August 20 | 9AM-12PM | McDonald's - Garden Grove, 11171 Garden Grove Boulevard

The Delta Variant is the version of the virus that is now the dominant COVID-19 variant seen in the United States. It has a change in its virus structure that makes it easier to infect people compared to other variants.

Monday, August 16, 2021 - Coastline College, 12901 S. Euclid St.

Friday, July 30, 2021 - McDonald's - 11171 Garden Grove Blvd

• Thursday, July 22, 2021 - McDonald's - 12051 Valley View St, Garden Grove CA 92845
• Friday, July 30, 2021 - McDonald's - 11171 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove CA 92840

Public health officials at the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) are encouraging residents to take adequate safety precautions in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the county. Currently, there are no plans to implement a new mask mandate in Orange County; however, those who are not fully vaccinated must continue wearing a mask indoors in accordance with guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Individuals who have not yet been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their community.

Friday, July 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Irvine Intermediate School, at 10552 Hazard Ave.

Friday, July 9, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at McDonald's, at 11171 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove.
Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at McDonald's, at 10900 Katella Ave, Anaheim.

On Monday, June 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Irvine Intermediate School, located at 10552 Hazard Avenue, will open a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Vaccines administered will be Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Walk-ins welcome.

California’s vaccine incentive program.

Individuals, age 16 and over, in the four equity zip codes are now eligible to receive the vaccine: 92701, 92703, 92805, and 92844. Appointments are required. Visit: Othena.com

The County of Orange is accepting applications through Friday, April 30, 2021 or until funding is exhausted. Eligible renter households with unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impact of COVID-19 are encouraged to apply at era.211oc.org, text ERA to 898211 or call 2-1-1.

Effective Wednesday, March 31, Orange County is in the Orange tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy after having successfully achieved Orange tier metrics for two weeks.

If you lost someone due to COVID-19, FEMA will start providing financial assistance in April for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. To be eligible:
o The death must have happened in the U.S.
o The death certificate must indicate the reason was due to COVID-19.
o The applicant must be a U.S. citizen but the deceased person does not.

As a result, many local businesses and activities in Orange County will be allowed to expand capacity or resume operations.

Orange County Health Care Agency is opening a Garden Grove Health Equity POD on Wednesday, March 10

The state and county have released new guidance allowing outdoor, high contact and moderate contact youth sports to resume in Orange County with modifications. Outdoor sports include: football, soccer, baseball, cheerleading, and other outdoor sport competitions.

Currently, vaccinations are being provided only to the following prioritized groups: Phase 1A populations (all tiers) and Phase 1B (Tier 1) populations which includes: educators, food service, grocery and agriculture workers, child care providers, and emergency services. Please make an appointment at Othena.com.

Severe Weather Delayed Orange County’s COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies

CVS Health is partnering with several local state and federal programs to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible populations. To check COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, visit CVS.com.

Legislation extends statewide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021 and protects tenants’ credit.

The County of Orange will offer rental households up to $10,000 in financial assistance for unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impact of COVID-19.

The County of Orange is proactively leading Orange County’s response to COVID-19. The next critical phase is providing the vaccine to residents in a phased, tiered approach.

On December 29, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that the Southern California Region will remain under the State of California’s “Regional Stay-at-Home Order.”

Broad distribution will happen in months – California prioritizes essential workers and those most vulnerable to the virus

The OC Health Care Agency is preparing to receive 25,350 doses of Pfizer-manufactured COVID-19 vaccine on December 15.

Orange County residents will be required to stay at home as much as possible and not mix with other households to reduce exposure, effective 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 6

The limited stay at home order applies to individuals who live in counties currently in the purple tier.

In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier.

Residents, Businesses and Events Must Comply Within 24 Hours

The County is conducting a survey of attitudes toward vaccination for COVID-19, which will assist in the planning for distribution of the future COVID-19 vaccine. Fill out the survey by clicking here.

Day care businesses and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for the COVID-19 Child Care Relief Program, which aims to assist local child care establishments with funds to aid their survival and recovery during the pandemic.

Garden Grove small businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19 can apply for the Micro Business Relief Grant program to receive up to $5,000 towards rent relief. Click here.

The state has released new guidance for private gatherings, permitting up to three households to socialize outdoors only. Safeguards must be taken, including wearing face coverings.

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is seeking the community's input in determining the public's attitude toward the future COVID-19 vaccine.

Orange County residents can schedule a free flu vaccine appointment with OC Health Care Agency's Family Health Clinics by calling 1 (800) 914-4887.

On September 22, OC Public Libraries will offer Grab & Go services, allowing patrons to use self-service checkout of requested and limited popular items.

Today, the County of Orange moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier as a part of the Governor Newsom’s Blue Print for a Safer Economy.

This Labor Day weekend, the community is strongly encouraged to continue practicing safeguards to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

California has a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Find out how businesses and activities can open in your county, visit covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy.

Large-scale drive-through coronavirus testing opens at OC Fair & Event Center

The Great Plates Delivered program has been extended to Wednesday, September 9.

In partnership with 3D Event Designer, the County of Orange is launching the Back2Business Initiative: Outdoor Edition, an expansion of the original Back2Business Initiative program, to help local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 safely reopen by meeting local, state and federal social distancing guidelines.

The California Department of Public Health released guidance for youth sports activities to re-open including school-based, club and recreational programs.

Dedicated lane for First Responders is available; Participants may be asymptomatic or symptomatic; Bring identification and proof of insurance.

Through Sunday, August 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., COVID-19 testing is available through an appointment-based drive-thru site at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 W. Katella Avenue. Testing is available to Orange County residents, at no-cost, for people who meet the OC Health Care Agency Public criteria. To make an appointment, click HERE.

Effective immediately, the City of Garden Grove will extend the suspension of water shut-offs for non-payments and late fee charges until further notice.

The City is expanding its assistance to local businesses by waiving all fees to restaurants applying for temporary outdoor dining permits, with plans to also offer no-fee temporary outdoor permits to other business sectors when allowed by state health and safety guidelines.

New Action Includes Expanding Statewide Closure of Bars, Breweries and Pubs and of Indoor Operations in Restaurants, Wineries, Movie Theaters

Effective July 2, 2020, all bars are ordered closed in Orange County,
California due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.

As of July 1, the City will begin issuing normal late fees on water payments. Payments for delinquent accounts before June 30 will be accepted without penalty if paid by July 15.

Local businesses impacted by COVID-19 are invited to join an informational, multi-language ZOOM webinar, to apply for Garden Grove's small business resources and grants programs.

The types of businesses that will be able to resume operations include nail salons, facials, waxing, tattoo parlors, piercing shops, and massage therapy.

California Department of Public Health Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the Home

In Stage 2, the County of Orange will be allowed to have the following businesses re-open with adaptations: In-person dining reservations; retail shopping with social distancing and curbside pickup; manufacturing; offices (when telework not possible); outdoor museums; and limited services.

Restaurants can now apply to the City for 60-day outdoor dining permits to expand dining areas onto adjacent sidewalks within a shopping center or in privately-owned parking lots.

Garden Grove City Hall re-opens its lobby counters under modified services.

Following Governor Newsom’s allowance for the state to enter Stage 2, the City moves forward with caution and optimism, urging low-risk businesses to avoid the spread of the coronavirus by obeying state and county health guidelines.

Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approve guidelines for Orange County to transition back to a normal state of activity.

Governor Newsom announced Friday, April 24 the launch of a first-in-the-nation “Restaurants Deliver: Home Meals for Seniors” partnership with counties, cities, and Tribes.

Find information on testing priority and screening locations.

The City of Garden Grove has officially extended its local emergency order to continue until further notice.

Feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed and needing to talk to someone about what’s happening? Contact one of these safe, secure and confidential providers.

City Hall, City Facilities, Programs, Water Shut-Offs, Street Sweeping Citations Remain Closed or Suspended Through April 17

Important Information Regarding Recycling and Waste Service

Unemployment, Small Business Assistance, Leave Benefits

Added list of essential critical infrastructure workers.