There is growing concern among health departments across California that people in need of second COVID-19 vaccine doses are not getting them.Leer en españolThis week, White House health advisor and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said roughly 8% of Americans who received one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have not returned to clinics for their second doses. We ve been seeing that in Yolo County and we ve been trying to figure out what we can do. to prevent that, said Kristin Weivoda, EMS administrator for Yolo County Public Health.It s a trend Sacramento County is witnessing as well. Fifteen percent of individuals, who got either the Pfizer or the Moderna, did not get their second dose by the six-week period that is recommended, said Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer.KCRA 3 asked both local health leaders some of the reasons people skipping their second doses and what s being done to change that trend.Concern over seco
How to talk to family, friends who are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine
According to Sacramento County Public Health, vaccine hesitancy is around 12 percent in the county. Statewide, it s about 11 percent. Author: Lena Howland (ABC10) Updated: 5:54 PM PDT April 22, 2021
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. At least 25% of the population in most US states is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In California, those numbers are even higher.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that nearly 34% of Californians are fully vaccinated. Still, many people are hesitant to get their shots. It s never been easier to get a shot than it is now, Aimee Sisson, the Yolo County Health Officer said.
The disease is not taking Easter weekend off | How to celebrate Easter safely during COVID-19
CDC guidelines recommend attending religious ceremonies virtually but if you plan to celebrate with others, they say, outdoors is safer than indoors. Author: Lena Howland (ABC10) Updated: 6:27 PM PDT April 1, 2021
GRANITE BAY, Calif. With Easter Sunday quickly approaching, families are looking for ways to gather and celebrate safely.
Bayside Church Granite Bay is offering a number of different options, based on everyone s comfort levels, they ll be streaming everything online but they ve also put up a massive tent where they ll be doing outdoor services all weekend long. The church will also be allowing 50% capacity for the traditional indoor service inside.
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