KZYX Local Coronavirus Update with Dr. Drew Colfax

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 a vaccine clinic that was overwhelmed due to misinformation, this friday's vaccine clinic for agriculture workers, and where to contact if you think you may be eligible for a vaccine.

Show Notes

Mendocino County Numbers for 1-13-20
Total cases: 2,970
New cases: 15
Active cases: 348
Pending Tests: 3291+
Hospitalization: 17
ICU: 2
Quarantine and isolation: 331
6.38% positivity rate
38 per 100,000
Deaths: 31

Vaccine Hotline: (707) 472-7663

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. The line at the fairgrounds reached all the way around the RV park and there was very little social distancing. People said that their doctors or people at the hospital had told them that there was a clinic that day for elnderly patients at the fairgrounds. Also are doctors required to administer the vaccines they receive? They are now rolling out doses to patients and the administration at adventist supports getting the shots given within 48 hours of the vaccine shipment arrival.
  2. What does it mean that this Friday's vaccine clinic is available for agricultural workers? Is there some sort of  documentation required? It’s difficult to determine who qualifies as an agricultural worker. All clinics this week are already full
How do clinics become full when it’s first come first serve and how do you get on a list when you’re told there is no list? Communication has been difficult. We are dealing with a vaccine rollout that has changed dramatically in the past week.

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.