On today's show Dr. Drew Colfax runs the local Coronavirus numbers and talks about the county's updated vaccine distribution plan. He also answers listener questions about tracking people who refuse the vaccine, transmitting Covid after vaccination, and getting the vaccine after a covid infection.
Show Notes
Mendocino County Numbers for 1-11-21
Total cases: 2914
New cases:200
Active cases: 321
Pending Tests: 3291+
Hospitalization: 14
ICU: 1
Quarantine and isolation: 670
6.27% positivity rate
40 per 100,000
Deaths: 26
Mendocino Covid-19 Call Center: 707-472-2759
Testing:
Fort Bragg Veteran’s Hall EVERY TUESDAY at 9am, Free, First come First Serve. Register at lhi.care/covidtesting
Mendocino Coast Clinics Free Drive through surveillance testing, Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Call MCC at 964-1351 to make appointment.
Calls:
- Are people who chose not to be vaccinated going to be tracked or recorded to see how their decision impacts infection and the general population? That would be an interesting study but it would be very difficult to execute at this moment and nothing like that is planned.
- If someone had covid unknowingly and still got the vaccine, would they develop the appropriate immune response? Yes
- Is there a possibility that you can still transmit Covid-19 after being vaccinated? It is unlikely but we do not know for sure whether or not it is possible. After getting vaccinated you should still wear facemasks and follow social distancing guidelines.
What is KZYX Local Coronavirus Update with Dr. Drew Colfax?
From KZYX Mendocino County Public Broadcasting: Join Ukiah ER physician Dr. Drew Colfax every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for the latest local coronavirus numbers, insights about Mendocino county’s ongoing response, and reliable information about keeping yourself and the community safe during the pandemic. Alternates with Mind/Body Health with Dr. Marvin Trotter.