UC Irvine reports coronavirus case; Orange County total rises to 78 - Los Angeles Times
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UC Irvine reports coronavirus case; Orange County total rises to 78

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The person living at UC Irvine who tested positive for COVID-19 is reportedly doing well.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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UC Irvine announced that a non-student resident living in campus family housing tested positive for coronavirus but is in good condition.

“The risk to the general campus population remains low,†UCI said in a statement. “As testing becomes more available in the coming weeks, it is likely that we will become aware of additional positive cases within the UCI community.â€

Orange County on Saturday and the total number of case rose from 65 to 78.

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An Orange County firefighter at Station 4 In Irvine has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine,†officials said Friday. The Orange County Fire Authority has placed 24 other firefighters who associated with the sick firefighter into self-isolation.

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