LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Local officials said that extreme weather that hit parts of the Eastern United States this week has impacted the supply of COVID-19 headed to Lake County.
The Lake County Health Services Department’s Public Health Division began drive-thru vaccination clinics this week.
However, due to the severe weather in other parts of the country, there have been challenges related to the delivery of Lake County’s shipment of the Moderna vaccine.
As a result, Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace said the department is canceling all first dose appointments scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19.
Pace said they are hoping the vaccine supply will arrive in the next few days, so they can resume vaccination clinics on Monday, Feb. 22.
If you had an appointment for a first dose, you should receive a call this afternoon by Thursday morning. Those who had appointments will be placed on the list to reschedule for next week. Do not come to the site this Thursday or Friday if you were scheduled for your first dose, because they will not have a vaccine for you.
Second vaccine doses will continue this week. Four weeks ago, if you had your first dose, you should receive your second dose this week.
The location and the day have changed:
– Thursday, Feb. 18: Those individuals who received their first dose on Jan. 22 at the Clearlake Senior Center will receive a call to schedule their second dose at Redbud Park.
– Friday, Feb. 19: Those individuals who received their first dose on Jan. 23 and 25 at the Clearlake Senior Center will receive a call to schedule their second dose at Redbud Park.
– Monday, Feb. 22: Those individuals who received their first dose on Jan. 26 at the Lake County Fairgrounds will receive a call to schedule their second dose at the Lakeport Auto Movies.
Next week, individuals with canceled second-dose appointments should receive a call in the near future.
If there is a problem, contact Public Health at the MHOAC Team number, 707-263-8174, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.early next week.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your understanding in these challenging times,” Pace said.