Locals seeking to visit someone in a hospital, nursing home or care facility in Orange County must now provide proof of full vaccination or show a recent negative COVID-19 test, according to a state mandate that took effect Wednesday.

Hospitals throughout the county are spreading the word to the visiting public, after the California Department of Public Health announced in an Aug. 5 health order additional measures would be necessary to stem a rising tide of virus outbreaks, particularly in skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes and other acute healthcare settings.

Read more about the Updated Visitor Policy COVID-19 here.