Track any adverse reactions. At least five ultracold freezers similar to these have been installed in various county owned facilities with more on order. They will store the vaccines at up to minus 90 degrees fahrenheit. Some freezers are portable and they are currently compiling a list of where ultra cold storage is available. We are prepared to store, then distribute the full volume of what we received. Everything can go wrong, the logistics are enormous. Dr. Schwartzberg says that the debate is on about who is next in line, police, firefighters, people with comorbidities, and so on. That just seems like a very difficult conversation to have. It is, you can see that people with resources, and the money will demand special favors. I hope our society is able to withstand that. The cdc has shortened its quarantine recommendation time from 7 to 10 days, and Santa Clara County imposed a 14 day travel quarantine on monday. Without possibly change now . They are considering it or they will
Reporting its second highest single day covid death toll. In california shattering a record, nearly 21,000 cases in 24 hours. 113 deaths. And the Positivity Rate hovering around 7 lets take a live look at san jose were Santa Clara County appears to be in the worst shape this evening. There are only 44 intensive care beds left in the entire county. But there is some hope on the horizon for these vaccines. Reporter just a short time ago the county sent us the final draft of the Vaccine Distribution plan that just got uit is 65 pages long. No indication as to exactly how many doses they have or when they will get here but they are working on it. Before we get into that lets talk about hospitalizations, it is not looking good. These numbers are gravely concerning. The assistant chief medical officer development is sounding the alarm about hospitalizations. Currently there are more than 1900 and the hospital right now, 287 or covid patients. Santa clara county is at 80 capacity, only 44 icu
James ridge. It is a positive on saturday. Officially testing everyone abouts the saudis including step. The scent of her Probation Department is now working with county Health Officials to try to identify the source of the exposure. In the meantime, a plan to distribute the covid19 vaccine is now taking shape in Santa Clara County. South reported jesse gary joints is now live from saturday with more on this vaccine rollout strategy as well as some clarifications to the countys new travel quarantine. Jesse . It afternoon. County Health Officials tweaked the travel quarantine policy. Now, people who travel who are required to travel for their jobs as well as Healthcare Providers are all exempt as well as people who are in transit through Santa Clara County. For example, passengers at San Jose International airport. With all that said, travel during the holiday. While there is a coverts bike and progress is still discouraged. We know that volume of mixing of household and the surge in ca
Moore its the season of giving but nonprofits say donations are not pouring in as usual. More and more San Francisco apartments are sitting empty but our Property Owners being upfront about just how many are unoccupied . Nobody should be scared of information or transparency. Now at 11 and streaming on cbsn bay area. A live look at the bay area airport where the cdc is extending the travel warning for the upcoming christmas holiday. Since Andrea Nakano joins us now from alameda as residents try to keep up with the changing guidelines this holiday season. Reporter here and Christmas Tree lane the holiday spirit is on full display with a view minor changes to deter large crowds from gathering here. Many say they have ruled out Holiday Travel but they admit that its been hard keeping up with the guidelines since they seem to change daily. Doug mckenzie grew up on Christmas Tree lane and now he is carrying on the family tradition. We are decorating more to bring happiness. They have been c
Current surges in covid cases, but success hinges on the masses complying on a daily basis. Were making progress in the planning around Vaccine Distribution in our county. Reporter wednesday, dr. Jennifer tong giving a glimpse into the plans for covid19 Vaccine Distribution. They hope to make giving vaccinations more manageable. The doses are unknown and can fluctuate based on conditions. Initially healthcare and front line workers will be the first to receive the vaccine. Like everyone else, we will receive a limited supply at first. More will be coming over time. It might take many months, though, before everyone who is interested in getting a vaccine is able to get one. Reporter officials stress social staples from the past nine months, washing hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask, are still needed to combat the current covid19 surge. Some south bay hospitals, including valley medical center, are postponing elective surgery to ensure bed space. Valley med representatives dec