Dr. Eric Sergienko receives COVID-19 vaccine
Sonora, CA – Get an update from the Tuolumne County Interim Health Officer, Dr. Eric Sergienko, on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, testing problems and transmission rates, including peak vacation.
Dr. Sergienko is the guest of Mother Lode Views this weekend. He reports that the county is still seeing hospitalizations delayed in relation to cases by about one to two weeks. He says that during the Christmas holiday, the county was stressing the healthcare system, noting that Adventist Health Sonora had a large number of COVID-positive patients. Dr. Sergienko reveals that he created challenges for care, stating: “In the Central Valley, the ICU beds were full. We were having a hard time getting patients who needed specialized services like dialysis or cancer treatment in California. In fact, talking to Adventists, they had to send a patient to Reno. “
Dr. Serienko emphasizes that this is just one reason why he insists on wearing the mask, social distance and hand washing, especially until the majority of the county’s population receives the vaccine. He also estimates when vaccinations will be completed in the municipality, calculating the percentage of the population that will receive the vaccines and currently needs two doses per person. To hear your response, tune in to the show.
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