COVID-19 cases in Orange County rise with testing increase

Orange County health officials reported 69 new cases yesterday, bringing the total number up to 256 countywide.

The significant rise in cases comes as the county is ramping up testing. So far, 3,605 people in Orange County have been tested for the novel coronavirus.

Earlier this week the HCA also reported the first death of an Orange County resident, a male in his 70s.