First Chula Vista, Coronado seniors in skilled nursing homes receive COVID-19 vaccine
Skilled nursing facility residents are particularly vulnerable to the worst symptoms of coronavirus. Nationwide, about 40% of all deaths are facility residents. Author: Brandon Lewis Updated: 6:47 PM PST December 21, 2020
CHULA VISTA, Calif. The first seniors in San Diego County were vaccinated against coronavirus Monday. Sharp Birch Patrick Skilled Nursing Facility vaccinated five seniors and plans to vaccinate 10 next week. Vaccinations also occurred at Villa Coronado, another skilled nursing facility operated by Sharp.
Carlos Alegre was the first person to receive his inoculation amid cheers from staff at the facility.
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