Public health officials in Glenn County say the county is seeing a high number of cases within the Latino community, but not many have been vaccinated yet.
“We have more appointments scheduled than we currently have vaccine on hand,” said Dr. Jared Garrison, Glenn County Health Officer. “As a result, we have started a waitlist, which currently has more than 600 eligible residents on the list.”
Glenn County has received 2,010 doses of the first and second doses. Over the past month, 1,100 vaccinations were administered, including 260 doses of the second vaccine.
Between Jan. 27 and Feb. 11, the county has 1,100 vaccinations schedule, which includes 330 doses of the second vaccination.
“The older population will continue to be a priority in vaccination, as they are at the highest risk for severe illness and death,” said Dr. Garrison. “Eight out of ten deaths from COVID-19 are in persons over the age of 65. This group also accounts for a large percentage of those hospitalized.”
50 doses of the Moderna vaccine are on hold in Glenn County
In Glenn County, about 50 doses of the Moderna vaccine are on hold right now as the state investigates a series of allergic reactions.
Posted: Jan 20, 2021 9:04 PM
Posted By: Carmela Karcher
GLENN COUNTY, Calif. - Glenn County Public Health recently received 100 doses of a certain batch of the Moderna vaccine.
Half of those have been administered.
The problem?
It might be linked to a higher rate of allergic reactions.
The state has since recommended that all providers should stop giving out this lot to the community until officials know if it is linked to these reactions.
Glenn County working towards goal to prioritize people 65 and older for Covid-19 vaccine
Glenn County Public Health is working towards the state s goal of prioritizing those 65 and older for Covid-19 vaccinations.
Posted: Jan 19, 2021 2:55 PM
Updated: Jan 20, 2021 12:58 PM
Posted By: Deb Anderaos
GLENN COUNTY, Calif. – Eligibility has expanded to include those who are 75 years and older and those 65 years and older with underlying medical conditions for vaccination in Glenn County, according to Glenn County Public Health.
“Calls for appointments for those meeting the current eligibility of 75+ and 65 + with medical conditions, have surpassed both the call capacity of Public Health, as well as vaccine allocations for our County at this time,” said Health officials in a news release. “Glenn County is unable to open up vaccinations to additional groups until the State is able to keep up the supply of the vaccine to meet the demands and needs in current phases.”
I m very excited: vaccinations underway at Orland assisted living facility
This week, nearly 50 people received one of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at an Orland assisted living facility.
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 9:31 AM
Updated: Jan 15, 2021 9:56 AM
Posted By: Jafet Serrato
ORLAND, Calif. - On Wednesday nearly 50 people received one of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at an Orland assisted living facility.
One by one - people at Orland WestHaven rolled up their sleeves and took the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The first ones allowed to take the shot? Residents, prospective residents and key service providers over the age of 65.