LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With more COVID-19 vaccine doses arriving this week, Lake County Public Health said it’s opening up a limited number of appointments for county residents aged 65 and older to receive their first dose.
Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning that the increase in new COVID-19 cases is slowing in Lake County.
About 10 percent of Lake County’s 64,000 residents have received the first dose of the vaccine so far, while about 1,000 people have received both doses, he said.
Altogether, he said the county has 50,000 residents age 18 or older who are eligible to receive the vaccine when their respective priority tiers open.
The challenge remains the supply, with Pace explaining that his department is trying to line up appointments with available vaccine doses one week at a time.
He said Lake County’s latest allocation is for 1,000 doses that is to arrive this week.
Both Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital have been receiving their own supplies, but Pace said they’ve had to slow down their vaccination effort due to supply issues.
“They’re a big part of why we’ve been able to get so many people vaccinated so quickly in the county,” Pace said.
He said Public Health will be switching its vaccination efforts to a drive-thru model starting next week.
Pace said they have been getting a lot of help with running their clinics from volunteers.
“The community just keeps showing up day after day,” he said, adding that Public Health staff can’t do it by themselves.
Public Health said later on Tuesday that it’s opening up a limited number of vaccination appointments for Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, in Clearlake for those age 65 and older.
To register, click here: http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines.htm.
Residents 65 and older who do not have the ability to schedule online can call 707-993-4644 for assistance. Staff at that number do not have access to any additional appointments. Do not call this number if appointments are filled.
Appointments will fill up quickly. If you are eligible to be vaccinated, check the above link often, as additional appointment links will be added as they receive the vaccine.
For those health care providers and educators who are eligible for vaccination but missed earlier opportunities, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you will be contacted when a spot is available.
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Public Health officer reports on COVID-19 vaccination effort; limited number of appointments open this week
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