Jamestown  (CSi)  Central Valley Dec 15 Health Briefing was shown  live on CSi 10 with replays on CSi 67.  It will also stream to Facebook.com/TheReplayChannel.

On hand were  representatives from Central Valley Health District, Sanford Health, and long-term care facilities, along with JRMC.  It was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays on 67 and here online:

From Central Valley Health, Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler said, the Pfizer  vaccines  are anticipated to arrive in Jamestown, with vaccinations to start on Monday December 21, 2020, with an initial 1,000 doses, with enrolled vaccine providers to be vaccinated first, followed by Healthcare Workers.

The vaccinations  for the public will be given at locations to be announced, in larger building locations.

The Moderna vaccine will arrive the week after.  She said the two vaccines are not interchangeable and a booster dose is need within a few weeks, at different time intervals.

Those not recommended to receive the vaccines are those having had a severe reaction to other types of vaccines.  The Pfizer vaccine can be administered to those 16 and older.  Robin said pregnant and nursing women will be able to receive the vaccine.  Contact CVHD with any questions.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s President Mike Delfs said the hospital staff is recommended to receive the vaccine, and will start the vaccinations next week.  He said the Moderna Vaccine has less severe side affects than does the Pfizer vaccine, however both area safe based on testing.

He said a person vaccinated needs to still wear a face mask, while the pandemic continues.

He concluded by saying JRMC is safe for patients, with the germ zapping robots, along with air exchangers at work.  So far those infected in the hospital have thus far not spread the virus to others in the hospital building.

Sanford Health’s  Jon Lillijord said, says, the 5th Avenue Clinic continues to do asymptomatic testing.

Those with COVID 19 symptoms should call the downtown clinic in advance to be set aside in a separate waiting area.  He said the dialysis unit and other Sanford healthcare provide will receive the vaccine on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

 

Long-term care, update:

From Ava Marie Nursing Home, Toni said the nursing home residents and staff will be vaccinated at the same time, starting the week on December 28, 2020.  In the meantime education about the vaccines has been given to the staff. PPE masking will continue after the vaccines are given.  Weekly COVID-19 testing is continuing.

From Edgewood, Jason said, Thrifty White will work with the residents and staff will work with the them in giving the vaccines.  COVID-19 testing and antigen testing continues for the staff, along with residents.

55 air exchange units are being installed in the basic care apartments.

From Eventide, Administrator Doug Pinchot said the vaccine will be administered the week of December 28, at the nursing home with Thrifty White Drug.

Robin concluded by saying CVHD is reaching out to Logan County in contact with the Gackle Care Center, with ambulance personnel being vaccinated in both Counties.

She added another News Briefing is planned next week, with vaccine updates.