Irvine firefighter has coronavirus; Orange County cases rise to 65

An Orange County firefighter at Station 4 In Irvine has tested positive for COVID-19 as the total number of cases in the county rose to 65.

The Orange County Fire Authority has placed 24 other firefighters who associated with the sick firefighter into self-isolation.

“A firefighter has tested positive and had contact with up to 24 firefighters,� said Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. “He is actually feeling better.�

The firefighter had no known contact with anyone who had tested positive.

With a potential coronavirus patient, the chief said, a single firefighter in protective gear will enter a location to treat the patient and others will enter only when necessary.

Here is a breakdown of the Orange County cases:

28 Travel-related.

7 Person-to-person.

26 Community-acquired.

4 Under investigation.