04/26/2021 - COVID-19 Situation Update

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:           Carma Roper, Public Information Officer croper@inyocounty.us              

INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE                     

April 26, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.

https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19 

 

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Update:Effective April 15, 2021, vaccine eligibility has opened up to all residents 16 years of age and older with Pfizer being the only vaccine currently approved for those 16 or 17 years old. Many vaccination opportunities are available in Inyo County, please see below for a complete list:

Pfeizer Mass Vaccination Clinic, Lone Pine – Thursday April 29th at Statham Hall from 12:30pm to 3:00 pm. Every one 16 and older is eligible. Minors need parent or guardian consent. Schedule your appointments now at www.myturn.ca.gov

Moderna Northern Inyo Healthcare District – Weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays | All individuals aged 18+ are invited to register by visiting www.myturn.ca.gov and entering zip code 93514.

Moderna Valley Health Team – Weekly Monday - Friday | All individuals aged 18+ are invited to register by calling (760) 784-7020.

Moderna Vons Pharmacy - Weekly Monday - Friday | All individuals aged 18+ are invited to register by visiting https://mhealthcheckin.com/covidvaccine?clientId=1600119802441&region=California_-_San_Diego_2&urlId=%2Fvcl%2F1600119802441

Moderna Southern Inyo Healthcare District – Weekly Monday - Thursday | All individuals aged 18+ are invited to register by calling (760) 876-1146.

Information and updates regarding vaccine roll out continue to be posted to the Inyo County Vaccine Information webpage, www.inyocounty.us/covid-19/vaccine-information.  If you believe you are eligible for the vaccine, visit https://myturn.ca.gov/, and enter zip code 93514 to see available appointments in the Bishop area or 93545 in the Lone Pine area.  Additional appointments may open up via different appointment links and be announced when available to people on the Inyo County COVID-19 Registration list. You can sign up for the Inyo County registration list here: www.inyocounty.us/covid-19/vaccine-information   

 

CRITICAL REMINDER - Failure to comply with Health Officer Orders places individuals and our community at increased risk of infection.Violation of Health Officer Orders may also result in a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both (Health and Safety Code §120295).

Statewide/ Federal Information, Action, & Recommendations

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data (04/25/21 – 10:30 am)

  • Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: On April 24, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was concluded safe and effective with the benefits far outweighing the extremely rare clotting disorder associated with the drug.  The FDA lifted its pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and recommended resuming the vaccine.  If you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination, contact your healthcare provider, or seek medical care. For more information about the adverse effects, and what to do if you are experiencing symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For additional information please refer to: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Johnson--Johnson-COVID-19-Vaccine-Updates.aspx