This week, the County of San Bernardino is moving into the second tier of its COVID-19 vaccination roadmap. Ernest Figueroa explains who is next in line for vaccinations…
Vaccinations in Tier 2 of Phase 1A are being distributed to caregivers with In-Home Support Services, intermediate care centers, and public and community health centers, including facilities for mental health. The first vaccines are also going to urgent care facilities and primary care physicians who are able to receive and handle the vaccines, which is fewer than 25% of all state physicians at this time.
To date, nearly 26,000 doses have gone to hospital workers; dialysis centers; and paramedics and EMTs. The Centers for Disease Control is coordinating the distribution of vaccines to staff at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through partnerships with Walgreens and CVS.
