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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."
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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.
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