![]() The state also reported nearly 6,500 new cases, bringing the total number of recorded coronavirus infections to 3.4 million. The state on Monday reported another 200 deaths, bringing the total since the outbreak began to more than 47,000 – the highest in the nation. COVID-19 metrics continue downward trendĬalifornia continues to see lower rates of new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, although deaths are falling more slowly. The state is getting roughly 1 million doses a week, with a significant share reserved for second shots, said Newsom. Overall in California, more than 6 million doses have been administered throughout California with at least 1 million people receiving both doses. Residents can use “My Turn,” a new statewide tool, to register and make appointments at the mass vaccine site when it opens. You can register to get a COVID-19 vaccine at CVS and Walgreens websites. Monterio pointed out the vaccines federally distributed to rural clinics, pharmacies, and the potential mass vaccination site would be in addition to the vaccines sent to Tulare County. If you are a member of a qualified vaccine tier and you can schedule an appointment at a pharmacy anywhere in Tulare, Fresno, or Kern counties, don't hesitate to do so. The same policy goes for pharmacies, Monterio said. The federal government will supply the vaccine, which could amount to as many as 6,000 shots a day. That mass vaccine site would be open to anyone qualified to get a shot in the region, not just Fresno County residents. Monterio is also hopeful that as more vaccines are distributed to pharmacies and rural clinics, inoculation rates will continue to rise across all demographic lines.Īnother potentially helpful sign: The expected federally run mass vaccination site at the Save Mart Center on the campus of Fresno State. "The county is currently working with ag and food industry to make sure that population will get inoculated," Monterio said. In a recent survey with Hispanic and Latino-dominated Tulare County ag and food-related businesses, the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency found 25,000 workers willing to get the COVID-19 vaccinations. "You're going to see those demographic numbers shift dramatically in the next few weeks," said Carrie Monterio, public information officer for Tulare County HHSA. 1% as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.Ī major factor in the slow vaccination rate in Tulare County's Latino community was that white people were over-represented in frontline medical workers who were prioritized by federal requirements to get the first inoculations, local health officials said. Of the nearly 458,809 residents of Tulare County, 63% identify as Latino, 29% as white, 3.2% as Asian, 1.3% as Black, 0.2% as two or more races, 0.7% as American Indian or Alaska Native, and. 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) ![]() 3% American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) The state's most recent Tulare County vaccine numbers include: The state of Califonia released a breakdown of Tulare County vaccine recipients that found only 35% of those being vaccinated were Latino despite more than 60% of the county is comprised of Latinos. The group can now get their first vaccine dose along with other eligible groups, including those at high risk of getting COVID-19 and educators and farmworkers.Tulare County health officials are making concerted efforts to reach out to agricultural and food workers to increase COVID-19 inoculation rates in Latino communities. ![]() While the state's expanded eligibility will come into effect in just weeks, Tulare County is getting ahead of the state's plans and has already started offering the shot to those 50 and older. RELATED: California to expand vaccination eligibility to everyone 16 and older starting April 15 ![]() This came just as California Governor Gavin Newsom announced hours later that soon anyone over the age of 16 in the state will be able to get the shot. (KFSN) - Tulare County residents age 50 or older who do not have high-risk health conditions are now considered eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials announced on Thursday. ![]() Tulare County has already started offering the COVID shot to those 50 and older.įRESNO, Calif. ![]()
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