On today's show Dr. Drew Colfax runs the local Coronavirus numbers and talks about the vaccine. He also answers listener questions about testing on the south coast, traveling to LA, asymptomatic protocol, and the new Covid strain from Britain.
Show Notes
Mendocino County Numbers for 12-30-20
Total cases: 2441
New cases: 35
Active cases: 321
Pending Tests: 3291+
Hospitalization: 17
ICU: 3
Quarantine and isolation: 600
5.63% 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
Calls
- Why aren’t there more tests available, especially on the south coast? We’re not sure when the next testing event will be on the south coast.
- Should people stay out of LA until they get the vaccine? Yes.
- What should you do if you think you’re asymptomatic or have recovered without knowing that you had it? If you believe you’re asymptomatic you should quarantine and get tested. If you are symptomatic in any way then testing and isolation is also warranted.
- Comments on the new strain in Britain? This strain has 28 different mutations and has been found in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. It appears to be more contagious. We do not have very robust genomic surveillance in the United States so we don’t know how many people have it here.
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.