The coronavirus pandemic is still the county s immediate priority, and with decreasing cases, increasing vaccinations, and stabilizing hospital occupancy, Fletcher said the county can see light at the end of the tunnel. Because the sooner everyone gets vaccinated, the sooner we get our lives back … get San Diegans back to work…and our kids back in the classroom, Fletcher said.
To date, the county has administered 684,000 COVID-19 vaccines, which leads California counties, according to Fletcher.
Teams of community health workers are now canvassing hardest-hit neighborhoods to help along those left behind in the vaccine rollout.
Fletcher said new vaccination sites are on their way to help facilitate expansion to the next tier of patients, which includes law enforcement, teachers and grocery store workers. Starting March 15, the county will make vaccines available to residents with underlying health conditions and disabilities, Fletcher said.