Disneyland, which has been closed since last March, will reopen as a major “Point-Of Dispensing” (also known as a vaccine site) in the coming days, making the large property one of the largest centers in Southern California. The theme park will be the first mass vaccination site in Orange County, according to county officials, and aims to not only push hundreds of people a day when operating at full capacity, but also to act as a species. symbol for a shift towards a better future. Fans and locals have been clamoring for Disneyland to reopen for months, as it has never been closed for so long in its history. Orange County health department officials hope to complete all vaccines by July 4.
With nearly 40 million people in the state, the California Department of Public Health is in charge of this massive vaccination campaign, reports ABC-7. In Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium is currently moving from a test site to a vaccination site, with the hope of processing thousands of vaccines daily at its peak. More broadly, LA County expects to vaccinate an additional 500,000 health workers in the coming weeks. To accommodate that number, county officials will open five additional POD vaccination sites starting January 19. Last week, the LA County COVID-19 weekly average was approximately 211 deaths per day. Orange and LA counties will prioritize healthcare professionals first and then determine the next level for a number of factors, which can be read here.
In other news:
- Infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that concert halls and theaters may reopen this fall, reports Variety.
- James Beach in Venice was vandalized by taggers last night. The restaurant is still temporarily closed and cleaned the facade quite quickly.
- Pasadena companies that suffered losses during the pandemic are eligible for a $ 7,500 donation from the city. Eligibility is for restaurants with five or fewer employees, operating in a physical store and owning 51% of the business. Meanwhile, in Monrovia, local businesses are teaming up to distribute their income to help prevent restaurants from breaking down.
- Larchmont’s Village Pizzeria reopened after a brief hiatus, operating from Thursday to Sunday from 3 pm to 8 pm, for now.
- The Irvine branch of 101 Noodle Express reopened in December, notes traveling restaurant David R. Chan.
- Former 4th Street Vine in Long Beach has new owners and a new name. When restaurants and bars can reopen fully, Vine will return to its original roots as an open mic location. During the pandemic, Vine will deliver drinks, reports What Now Los Angeles.
- DTLA omakase expert Q Sushi started preparing takeout boxes last month. The selections of Michelin-starred chef Chef Hiro include a $ 400 omakase box for $ 400 with 20 pieces of nigiri and sashimi.