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Year: 2020

COVID-19 Cases & Hospitalizations are Spiking in Orange County and Here in Irvine

COVID-19 Cases & Hospitalizations are Spiking in Orange County and Here in Irvine

As we began October — which was six months into the pandemic — Orange County had reported 53,751 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,268 deaths.  There were 172 Orange County residents hospitalized with COVID-19.

During October & November, there were an additional 24,802 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported across the County … and we lost another 309 of our neighbors. As of December 11th, there are 1,122 COVID-19 patients in Orange County hospitals. 

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COVID-19 — Wrong from the start! Now, let’s get it right!

COVID-19 — Wrong from the start! Now, let’s get it right!

My entire professional life in public health and as a pediatrician has been dedicated to the prevention of disease wherever possible, and to delivering appropriate medical interventions whenever necessary.

For me, diagnosing and treating an individual patient for a disease is very rewarding.

But, even more rewarding for me — and the real payoff for society — is when we institute policies and organize our resources to prevent the spread of disease.

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From Congress to School Board, Here’s Who Irvine Voters Elected on November 3rd

From Congress to School Board, Here’s Who Irvine Voters Elected on November 3rd

Irvine’s Democratic Congresswoman — and former UCI Law Professor — Katie Porter is heading back to Washington D.C. after easily defeating her Republican opponent Greg Raths.

Another UCI Law Professor, Democrat Dave Min won his election to the State Senate after narrowly defeating Republican incumbent John Moorlach.

In nonpartisan races, Irvine voters elected current Councilwoman Farrah Khan to be the City’s new Mayor.  Irvine voters also elected former Mayor Larry Agran, Irvine City Finance Commissioner Tammy Kim and appointed Councilman Mike Carroll to the City Council.

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Portola Springs Elementary School Student Organizes Community Food Drive

Portola Springs Elementary School Student Organizes Community Food Drive

Krishiv Sonthalia is a sixth grader at Portola Springs Elementary School.  Like most boys his age, Krishiv is a sports enthusiast who plays basketball, is learning to play baseball, and is an avid football fan.

Recently, Krishiv acquired a new passion — helping his local community! After learning how many children are going hungry due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Krishiv organized a community food drive at his school.

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COVID-19: An Irvine Perspective

COVID-19: An Irvine Perspective

Here we are several months into the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The numbers tell a terrible story.  Worldwide, the pandemic has afflicted over 90 million people and killed more than 1.9 million.

And, even though the U.S. population of 330 million is only 4.1 percent of the world’s 8 billion people, Americans account for more than 25 percent of all COVID-19 cases and deaths.

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