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1 year after Valley s first confirmed COVID case, officials say end to pandemic in sight

1 year after Valley s first confirmed COVID case, officials say end to pandemic in sight KFSN Share: MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) Nearly 3,500 flags line the lawn at Madera Community Hospital. Each one represents a COVID-19 patient who was treated there in the past year, but they also serve as a reminder of the day the deadly virus arrived in the Central Valley. On March 5th, 2020, the state health department contacted Madera County public health officials about a couple returning from the Grand Princess Cruise which had an outbreak of the virus. While isolating, one of the patients developed symptoms. Everyone was more scared, we made plans to have them come through a different entrance. Now it s all second nature, recalls Dr. Terrance McGovern.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments canceled in Madera County due to shortage in doses

COVID-19 vaccine appointments canceled in Madera County due to shortage in doses Of the hundreds of appointments canceled, most were seniors over 75 years old. KFSN Share: MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) First-time vaccine appointments have suddenly come to a halt at the Madera County Social Services Building. Due to a shortage in supply, health officials say 824 people in Madera County are finding out their turn at receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has been postponed indefinitely. It s really difficult for us to predict at the local level what that supply chain is going to look like in the coming weeks and months, says Madera County Public Health Director Sara Bosse.

Madera Community College nursing students assisting with COVID-19 vaccination process

Madera Community College nursing students assisting with COVID-19 vaccination process KFSN Share: FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) The Madera County Department of Public Health Department is in need of reinforcements. A few days ago they started allowing residents 75 and older to get vaccinated, but they ran into some issues. They needed more staff to assist with their goal of 400 immunizations per day. A cohort of licensed vocational nurses from Madera Community College has now stepped in to help fill that gap. We have just been trying to help as much as possible, wherever needed, says Kimi Kato-Gee, Madera Community College Nursing Director.

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