KZYX Local Coronavirus Update with Dr. Drew Colfax

On today's show Alicia Bales and special guest host Dr. Marvin Trotter run the local Coronavirus numbers and talk about the emergency vaccine distribution that occurred today due to a power shutdown in the vaccines storage area. Dr. Trotter answers listener questions about being able to carry the virus once you are vaccinated, how to be identified for a vaccine if you are a healthcare worker not associated with a hospital, testing on the south coast, flying on airplanes, and a new testing opportunity with Mendocino Coast Clinics.

Show Notes

Mendocino County Numbers for 1-4-20
Total cases: 2,626
New cases: 15
Active cases: 267
Pending Tests: 3291+
Hospitalization: 12
ICU: 3
Quarantine and isolation: 266
5.87% positivity rate
25.71 per 100,000
Deaths: 30

Mendocino Covid-19 Call Center: 707-472-2759

Testing:
Optumserv: Ukiah at the fairgrounds 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Walk ins OK. Free. Website: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
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
  1. Can you still be a carrier of COVID if you get vaccinated? We still don’t know whether or not you can still carry the virus once you’ve been vaccinated.
  2. How will health care providers not associated with a hospital or business be identified for vaccination? They should call the hospital. 707-462-3111
  3. Why is there no testing on the south coast? Testing has been difficult to set up across the whole county.
  4. How safe is flying in an airplane?  Airplanes have hepa filters and everyone is required to wear a mask. You are more likely to get sick from wherever you are going than getting sick from being on the airplane.
  5. How is the county handling the lack of testing in rural areas? Mendocino Coast Clinics is restarting drive through testing on january 6th for Wednesday and Thursdays. You don’t need to make an appointment or  get out of your car to get tested.

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.