The County Update is again publishing twice a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and also as needed to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19. We remain here for you. #SBCountyTogether

In today’s Update:

• Vaccinations by the numbers
• Outdoor contact sports cleared to resume tomorrow
• IEHP and County launch new vaccine site
• Second dose reminder for seniors who received Speedway shot
• Yesterday’s virtual COVID-19 town hall now available online
• County Sheriff Update

*Includes health care workers, public safety personnel, and teachers who work

in San Bernardino County but live elsewhere.

County’s Reduced Case Rate Means Outdoor Contact Sports Can Resume

Beginning tomorrow, Friday, February 27, San Bernardino County can resume high-contact and moderate-contact outdoor sports, under certain conditions. New state guidelines now permit such sports, “as long as they meet a specific rate case criteria” — namely, an infection case rate at or below 14 per 100,000 residents.

We’re pleased to report that our county has succeeded in reducing our case rate below that threshold, reporting ## per 100,000 residents, which means sports may resume. This includes high-contact sports such as football, rugby and water polo, and moderate-contact sports played outdoors, including baseball, cheerleading and softball.

To learn more about the updated guidance and obtain information, such as specific requirements for weelky COVID-19 testing, review the full guidelines here.

 Video coverage of the opening day of the new IEHP/County super vaccination site in Rancho Cucamonga.

Inland Empire Health Plan and County Launch New COVID-19 Vaccination Site

To support essential COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) partnered with San Bernardino County to open a new super vaccination site this week.

The clinic is at IEHP’s headquarters at 10801 Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga, with hours of operation from Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vaccination clinic is scheduled to run for approximately six months. Appointments are required and can be made at SBCovid19.com/vaccine.

County and IEHP nurses will administer approximately 500 vaccines per day and plan to work up to administering 1,000 vaccines per day, based on availability. The clinic will include options to support individuals with mobility issues and an observation area to monitor for any side effects.

“The county’s partnership with IEHP will result in a very visible increase in the number of vaccinations we carry out in San Bernardino County and make vaccinations much more accessible to important segments of our population,” said Curt Hagman, who serves as both Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Vice-Chair of the IEHP Governing Board.

“IEHP is a well-known and respected name in healthcare in our region,” Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford said. “I’m confident they will be a great partner in our efforts to get more people vaccinated in a very efficient manner.”

The opening of the vaccination site was covered by local media, including this segment by KTLA-TV News, which noted the expansiveness of the space and ability to ensure social distancing.  IEHP CEO Jarrod McNaughton shared that the hope is to increase vaccinations to 1,000 per day over the next weeks and months, and that the facility will “be up and running as long as it is needed.”

To ensure members and residents have the latest information on vaccine distribution efforts, the health plan will continue to work with Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and provide the latest information on their website, iehp.org.

“We’re a community-based health plan and serving our neighbors in this way is who we are,” said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP chief executive officer. “We’re grateful to be able to support the effort by providing space and staff and hope that it can serve as a great start to the continued work we know needs to be done in our region.”

Seniors Vaccinated at Speedway on February 2 Reminded to Get Follow-up Dose Next Week

Senior residents who received an initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccination at the County’s mass vaccination event at the Auto Club Speedway on February 2 are reminded that they are due to receive their follow-up shots next week.

This second dose only mass vaccination event is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 2. Only residents who got their shot at the first event were able to schedule appointments for this second shot. Next week’s follow-up shots will be provided at the same location: the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The process will largely repeat the initial event.

The County has taken steps to prevent long waits, including adding more lanes and parking space. Returning residents are asked to not arrive more than 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment.

“We had a very successful event last month, delivering vaccines to well over 3,000 people in a single day,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “We gained valuable experience at our first large-scale event, and we are confident next week’s event will run even more smoothly.”

Like the first time, people who get their second shot will be asked to wait 15 minutes to ensure there is no serious reaction from the second dose. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. For more advice on possible side effects, see this page on the CDC COVID-19 website.

 County Public Health Director Corwin Porter was one of the panelists sharing information on COVID-19 and the vaccine effort on the town hall hosted by Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.

‘Community Conversation on COVID-19’ Livestream and Materials Available Online

Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. held a virtual “Community Conversation on COVID-19” yesterday to provide county residents an update on the current state of COVID-19 and vaccination efforts underway. The livestream and accompanying materials are now available online.

Anyone can view the entire livestream presentation here on the County’s Facebook page, or here on YouTube. In addition, the presentation itself and other resources (in English and Spanish) can be found at www.sbcovid19.com and clicking on the COVID Conversation Town Hall link.

Moderated by Supervisor Baca, the conversation included panelists Dr. Sharon Wang, an infectious disease specialist from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), County Public Health Director Corwin Porter, and County Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander. The panelists provided the latest county data, resources available for scheduling a vaccine appointment, and the facts about the vaccines so that people can make informed decisions when it is their turn to be vaccinated.

A key highlight of the town hall was the participation of community advocates that represent a diverse group of organizations serving our Latino, African-American, seniors and underserved communities. They asked the panelists questions that are most relevant and important among their respective constituents. A professional translator shared all the evening’s information in Spanish.

Sheriff Update on Inmates and Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19

A total of 972 County jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. Many of the inmates are only experiencing minor symptoms of the virus. The infected inmates are in isolation, being monitored around the clock, and are being provided with medical treatment. A total of 969 inmates have recovered from the illness.

A total of 1,005 department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating at home; 993 employees have recovered from the virus. Other employees are expected to return to work in the next few weeks. It is unknown when or where the employees were infected with the virus. The department continues to encourage all department members to heed the warnings of health officials.

Latest Stats

285,334 Confirmed Cases             (up 0.1% from the previous day)
2,673 Deaths                                  (up 0.8% from the previous day)
2,441,718 Tests                             (up 0.3% from the previous day)

For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.

For all COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines and resources, visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage at http://sbcovid19.com/.  Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.

To support essential COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has partnered with San Bernardino County to host a super vaccination site.

The clinic will be held at IEHP’s headquarters at 10801 Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Regular hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vaccination clinic is scheduled to run for approximately six months. Appointments are required and can be made at SBCovid19.com/vaccine.

“The county’s partnership with IEHP will result in a very visible increase in the number of vaccinations we carry out in San Bernardino County and make vaccinations much more accessible to important segments of our population,” said Curt Hagman, who serves as both Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Vice-Chair of the IEHP Governing Board.

“IEHP is a well-known and respected name in healthcare in our region,” Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford said. “I’m confident they will be a great partner in our efforts to get more people vaccinated in a very efficient manner.”

County and IEHP nurses will administer approximately 500 vaccines per day and plan to work up to administering 1,000 vaccines per day, based on availability. The clinic will include options to support individuals with mobility issues and an observation area to monitor for any side effects.

“Getting these vaccines to our residents is a critical element in our fight to contain COVID-19,” said Karen Hansberger M.D., IEHP’s chief medical officer, “Residents should be vaccinated as soon as they are able and we are doing all we can to make that happen. Receiving the vaccine as a community puts us one step closer to living safe and healthy lives.”

To ensure members and residents have the latest information on vaccine distribution efforts, the health plan will continue to work with Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and provide the latest information on their website, iehp.org.

“We’re a community-based health plan and serving our neighbors in this way is who we are,” said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP chief executive officer. “We’re grateful to be able to support the effort by providing space and staff and hope that it can serve as a great start to the continued work we know needs to be done in our region.”

The County Update is again publishing twice a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and also as needed to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19. We remain here for you. #SBCountyTogether

In today’s Update:

• • Seniors remain focus for vaccines; residents reminded to check all options
  • Teacher vaccine update; appointments only through districts
  • County vaccination data at-a-glance through new online dashboard

Persons Over 65 Remain Vaccination Focus This Week

San Bernardino County continues to receive and administer a steady stream of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine doses, but demand for the vaccinations still exceed our supply.

Individuals over the age of 65 continue to be our priority, and more appointments are opening up starting this week. Senior residents can go to https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/65plus/#load to sign up to receive alerts announcing appointment availability. The County is also taking additional steps to assist seniors trying to schedule vaccination appointments with extended hours for its vaccination hotline (909-387-3911) and added staff to handle calls.

“We are making every effort to make this process easy for seniors, many of whom are not experienced computer users. This is an unprecedented effort to provide literally thousands of vaccine doses as quickly as possible,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman.  He noted that appointments are available only to people aged 65 and over who live or work in San Bernardino County, and that proof of age will be required to receive a vaccination.

Check all options for vaccination availability
All county residents should remember vaccination sites are not the only place to receive a vaccine. People are encouraged to check with their healthcare provider and in some cases their employer for vaccine information, availability and locations.

The state has set up additional vaccination sites, via OptumServe, including one at Ayala Park in Bloomington and one at the Yucaipa Community Center. Senior residents interested in scheduling appointments at either of these sites should use a dedicated OptumServe appointment site located here.

Finally, a number of hospitals, pharmacies and physician practices have been provided doses of the vaccines. Residents should check the County’s vaccination webpage often to see if appointments are available. Links to all potential vaccine providers can be found at https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/.

Limited Eligibility for Teacher Vaccinations; Appointments through School Districts

San Bernardino County officials are reminding educators that COVID-19 vaccinations are currently limited to 1) teachers and school staff conducting (or supporting) in-person instruction to full classrooms; and 2) to those providing in-person instruction to cohorts of students (i.e., groups of students that are smaller than a typical full classroom) at schools that have received waivers from the state of California.

Other teachers within Tier 3, such as those who will offer in-person instruction to cohorts of students at schools that have not yet received state waivers, will become eligible to receive vaccinations when additional supplies become available.

The County also wants teachers to understand that it is currently not issuing appointments for teachers through its normal channels, which includes the County website, helpline or public health clinics. With vaccine doses still in limited supply, the County is concentrating vaccination efforts on residents who are at least 65 years old.

Instead of County vaccination sites, schools and school districts are working with their nearest hospital to arrange vaccinations for their teachers and support staff. The hospitals, in turn, can order doses from the County.

“We are eager to get teachers and others vaccinated, and we are allocating doses to community partners such as hospitals to manage that effort,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Segmenting recipients this way enables the County itself to focus on inoculating our senior residents — whose demand for the vaccine continues to outpace our available supply. We’re asking everyone to please be patient and cooperate with these guidelines so we can get everyone vaccinated as efficiently as possible.”

County Launches Comprehensive COVID-19 Vaccination Data Dashboard              

A comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination dashboard created by the County’s Public Health data team launched this week at sbcovid19.com to provide an at-a-glance look at the status of vaccine distribution and administration in San Bernardino County.

“We are excited about using the technological resources and talent we have in our Public Health data team to create a transparent and informative platform for people to see the state of vaccine administration,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “As we move through and out of this pandemic, this resource will help our residents see how we are progressing on getting vaccines into our communities and into arms as quickly as possible.”

The dashboard displays information about:

• COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to San Bernardino County residents
• COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by San Bernardino County providers
• The number of residents vaccinated with a breakdown of first and second doses
• The percent of the population that has received vaccines in our county
• Demographic data about who has received COVID-19 vaccines by age, race, ethnicity and gender
• A countywide map listing the vaccination numbers in each city that shows the number of residents vaccinated and the rate of those vaccinated in each location.
• A mapped listing of San Bernardino County providers who have received doses of vaccine and how many of those vaccines have been administered to San Bernardino County residents
• COVID-19 vaccine inventory by brand (Pfizer, Moderna)

The dashboard is best viewed on a desktop computer screen. To view the new vaccine data, visit sbcovid19.com and click on “COVID-19 Dashboard.”

Latest Stats

282,494 Confirmed Cases             (up 0.1% from the previous day)
2,418 Deaths                                  (up 1.1% from the previous day)
2,368,354 Tests                             (up 0.4% from the previous day)

For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.

For all COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines and resources, visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage at http://sbcovid19.com/.  Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.

Actualización del 16 de febrero de 2021

La actualización del Condado se vuelve a publicar dos veces a la semana (martes, jueves) y también según sea necesario para compartir noticias y recursos importantes en nuestra batalla contra COVID-19. Permanecemos aquí para usted. #SBCountyTogether

 En la actualización de hoy:

• Las personas mayores siguen siendo el foco de las vacunas; se les recuerda a los residentes que deben revisar todas las opciones
• Actualización de la vacuna de los maestros; citas solo a través de los distritos
• Datos de vacunación del condado a través del nuevo tablero en línea

Las personas mayores de 65 años siguen siendo el foco de vacunación esta semana

El Condado de San Bernardino continúa recibiendo y administrando constante dosis de las vacunas Pfizer y Moderna, pero la demanda de las vacunas todavía excede nuestro suministro.

Las personas mayores de 65 años siguen siendo nuestra prioridad, y se están abriendo más citas a partir de esta semana. Los residentes mayores pueden ir a https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/65plus/#load para inscribirse y recibir alertas anunciando la disponibilidad de citas. El Condado también está tomando medidas adicionales para ayudar a las personas mayores que intentan programar citas de vacunación. Por ejemplo, ha ampliado las horas para su línea directa (909-387-3911) y está añadiendo personal para atender llamadas.

“Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para que este proceso sea fácil para las personas mayores, muchos de los cuales no tienen experiencia en computadoras. Este es un esfuerzo para proporcionar literalmente miles de dosis de vacunas lo más rápidamente posible”, dijo el Presidente de la Junta de Supervisores, Curt Hagman. Notó que las citas están disponibles sólo para personas mayores de 65 años que viven o trabajan en el condado de San Bernardino, y que se requerirá una prueba de edad para recibir una vacuna.

Revise todas las opciones de disponibilidad de vacunación
Todos los residentes del condado deben recordar que los sitios de vacunación no son el único lugar para recibir una vacuna. Se anima a las personas a consultar con su proveedor de atención médica y, en algunos casos, con su empleador para obtener información sobre las vacunas, disponibilidad y ubicaciones.

El Estado ha establecido sitios de vacunación adicionales, a través de OptumServe, incluyendo uno en el Parque Ayala en Bloomington y uno en el Centro Comunitario en Yucaipa. Los residentes mayores interesados en programar citas en cualquiera de estos sitios deben usar un sitio dedicado de citas de OptumServe aquí a dedicated OptumServe appointment site located here.

Finalmente, se han proporcionado dosis de las vacunas a una serie de hospitales hospitals, farmacias pharmacies y consultorios médicos physician practices. Los residentes deben revisar la página web de vacunación del Condado a menudo para ver si hay citas disponibles. Los enlaces a todos los posibles proveedores de vacunas se pueden encontrar en https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/.

Elegibilidad limitada para la Vacunación de Maestros; Citas a través de los Distritos Escolares

Los Funcionarios del Condado de San Bernardino están recordando a los educadores que las vacunas COVID-19 actualmente están limitadas a 1) maestros y personal de la escuela que llevan a cabo instrucción en persona en salónes de clases completos; y 2) a aquellos que proporcionan instrucción en persona a cohortes de estudiantes (es decir, grupos de estudiantes que son más pequeños que un salón de clase completo) en escuelas que han recibido exenciones del estado de California.

Otros maestros dentro del nivel 3, como aquellos que ofrecerán instrucción en persona a grupos de estudiantes en escuelas que aún no han recibido exenciones estatales, serán elegibles para recibir vacunas cuando haya suministros adicionales disponibles.

El Condado también quiere que los maestros entiendan que actualmente no está emitiendo citas para los maestros a través de sus canales normales, que incluye el sitio web del Condado, la línea de ayuda o las clínicas de salud pública. Con dosis de vacunas todavía en suministro limitado, el Condado está concentrando los esfuerzos de vacunación en residentes que tienen al menos 65 años de edad.

En lugar de los sitios de vacunación del Condado, las escuelas y los distritos escolares están trabajando con el hospital más cercano para organizar las vacunas para sus maestros y personal de apoyo. Los hospitales, a su vez, pueden pedir dosis del Condado.

“Estamos ansiosos de vacunar a los maestros y a otras personas, y estamos asignando dosis a socios comunitarios como hospitales para gestionar ese esfuerzo”, dijo el Presidente de la Junta de Supervisores, Curt Hagman. “Segmentar a los receptores de esta manera permite que el propio Condado se concentre en inocular a nuestros residentes mayores—de quién la demanda de la vacuna sigue superando nuestro suministro disponible. Les pedimos a todos que por favor sean pacientes y cooperen con estas pautas para que podamos vacunar a todos de la manera más eficiente.”

El Condado Lanza un Tablero Completo De Datos de Vacunación COVID-19        

Un Tablero Completo De Datos de Vacunación COVID-19 A comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination dashboard creado por el equipo de datos de Salud Pública del Condado se lanzó esta semana en sbcovid19.com para que las personas vean el estado de la distribución y administración de vacunas en el Condado de San Bernardino.

“Estamos entusiasmados con el uso de los recursos tecnológicos y el talento que tenemos en nuestro equipo de datos de Salud Pública para crear una plataforma transparente e informativa para que las personas vean el estado de la administración de vacunas”, dijo el Presidente de la Junta de Supervisores, Curt Hagman. “A medida que avancemos y salgamos de esta pandemia, este recurso ayudará a nuestros residentes a ver cómo estamos progresando en la obtención de vacunas en nuestras comunidades y en los brazos lo más rápido posible”.

El Tablero muestra información sobre:

• Dosis de la vacuna COVID-19 administrada a los residentes del Condado de San Bernardino
• Dosis de vacuna COVID-19 administradas por proveedores del Condado de San Bernardino
• El número de residentes vacunados con un desglose de la primera y segunda dosis
• El porcentaje de la población que ha recibido vacunas en nuestro condado
• Datos demográficos sobre quién ha recibido vacunas COVID-19 por edad, raza, etnia y género
• Un mapa de todo el Condado que enumera los números de vacunación en cada ciudad que muestra el número de residentes vacunados y la tasa de los vacunados en cada ubicación.
• Una lista mapeada de proveedores del Condado de San Bernardino que han recibido dosis de vacuna y cuántas de esas vacunas se han administrado a los residentes del Condado de San Bernardino
• Inventario de vacunas COVID-19 por Marca (Pfizer, Moderna)

El Tablero se ve mejor en una pantalla de computadora de escritorio. Para ver los datos de la nueva vacuna, visite sbcovid19.comy haga clic en “COVID-19 Dashboard”.

Estadísticas más recientes

282,494 Casos Confirmados        (un 0.1% desde el día anterior)
2,418 Muertes                                (un 1.1% desde el día anterior)
2,368,354 Pruebas                          (un 0.4% desde el día anterior

Para obtener más estadísticas del Tablero de Vigilancia COVID-19, haga clic en la pestaña de escritorio o móvil en sbcovid19.com sitio web del Condado.

Para toda la información relacionada con COVID-19, incluyendo estadísticas de casos, preguntas frecuentes, pautas y recursos, visite la página web de COVID-19 del Condado en http://sbcovid19.com/.  Los residentes del Condado de San Bernardino también pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda COVID-19 al (909) 387-3911 para obtener información general y recursos sobre el virus. La línea telefónica NO es para llamadas médicas y está disponible de lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. Si tiene preguntas sobre servicios sociales, llame al 211.

A comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination dashboard created by the County’s Public Health data team launched today at sbcovid19.com to provide an at-a-glance look at the status of vaccine distribution and administration in San Bernardino County.

“We are excited about using the technological resources and talent we have in our Public Health data team to create a transparent and informative platform for people to see the state of vaccine administration,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “As we move through and out of this pandemic, this resource will help our residents see how we are progressing on getting vaccines into our communities and into arms as quickly as possible.”

The dashboard displays information about:

• COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to San Bernardino County residents
• COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by San Bernardino County providers
• The number of residents vaccinated with a breakdown of first and second doses
• The percent of the population that has received vaccines in our county
• Demographic data about who has received COVID-19 vaccines by age, race, ethnicity and gender
• A countywide map listing the vaccination numbers in each city that shows the number of residents vaccinated and the rate of those vaccinated in each location.
• A mapped listing of  San Bernardino County providers who have received doses of vaccine and how many of those vaccines have been administered to San Bernardino County residents
• COVID-19 vaccine inventory by brand (Pfizer, Moderna)

The dashboard is best viewed on a desktop computer screen. To view the new vaccine data, visit sbcovid19.com and click on “COVID-19 Dashboard.”

The County Update is again publishing twice a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and also as needed to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19. We remain here for you. #SBCountyTogether

In today’s Update:

• Vaccinations by the numbers
• COVID-19 hotline expands staff and hours to help seniors
• State streamlines vaccination appointments
• Those vaccinated still need to wear a mask
• Victorville Transit offer Vaccine Xpress Shuttle
• County Sheriff Update

Vaccinating San Bernardino County (as of Feb. 7, 2021)

COVID Hotline Expands Staff, Hours to Help Residents Seeking Vaccination Appointments

The San Bernardino County Joint Information Center (JIC), which operates a hotline for callers seeking information on the COVID-19 pandemic, has increased staff and extended hours to assist County residents. The JIC has added 10 new call center agents (plus one supervisor) to its existing staff, and is now open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Residents seeking information or requiring assistance can call the JIC at (909) 387-3911.

“We have seen a tremendous increase in call volume, especially since opening vaccination appointments to residents age 65 and older,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “In addition to providing general information on the disease, testing opportunities and the status of business closures, we are now helping people to schedule appointments online.”

Hagman noted that many eligible residents are either relatively unfamiliar with computer technology or simply lack access to a computer or the internet.

“We are here to help all residents, but right now our primary focus is on assisting those having trouble scheduling a vaccination appointment,” he said.

The County is continuing to encourage eligible residents to schedule vaccination appointments through its COVID-19 website, which has a section devoted to vaccinations. Officials also suggest that family, friends and caretakers who are more conversant with computers, or who have online access, to assist those requiring help.

Currently, demand for appointments is high while vaccine doses remain in short supply. “Although residents should continue checking our website to see when appointments are available, they also are welcome to call the hotline if they need help. They also can investigate other options, such as contacting their local pharmacy or primary care provider to see if they have doses available,” Hagman said.

For even more information on the JIC center, check out this video featuring an interview between Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. and County Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander, who oversees JIC operations.

State Streamlines Vaccination Appointment System

After much prompting by the County, the State has eliminated a major headache from the vaccination appointment system – having to fill out several pages of personal information before finding out if an appointment is event available.

“The State’s appointment system has been one of the biggest, and most fixable, sources of complaints by county residents,” Chairman Hagman said. “It is a great relief to know the State has fixed this problem.”

Starting this morning, when you click on a link to one of the appointment opportunities at a County Public Health Site on the County’s vaccination appointment page, you will immediately see whether appointments are available.

Once you get an appointment, the County wants to work with our residents and workforce to make sure your vaccination appointments is problem-free and as quick and easy as possible. Whether you are going to a County Department of Public Health site, a vaccination event, or using a mobile vaccine unit, here are a few tips.

• Vaccines can only be given with an appointment.
• All of the vaccine locations are walk-up sites with the exception of the occasional “vaccination super site” events (such as the one held last week at the Auto Club Speedway).
• Please try not to arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
• Be ready to show proof of age.
• It is important for you to wait for at least 15 minutes after receiving a vaccine so you can be observed for any reactions, and for treatment to be provided if needed.
• Please plan to spend at least an hour total at your appointment.

During your appointment, you can expect to work with medical staff to get a vaccination card and have your follow-up second-dose appointment scheduled before you leave.

Those Vaccinated Still Need to Mask Up, and Other Recommendations

Public health officials are cautioning residents who receive a COVID-19 vaccine to continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocol in order to protect their families, friends and others who have not been vaccinated.

The vaccines have been widely distributed for less than three months. Experts are confident the vaccine will prevent those who are vaccinated from gettting seriously ill from COVID-19, but they don’t yet know how well the vaccine protects against carrying the infection transmitting it to people who haven’t been vaccinated. Until more data comes through and more time goes by, health officials nationwide say it is a good idea to continue following the guidelines from the CDC and the County Public Health Department.

“While the two approved vaccines have shown to be very effective at preventing severe and symptomatic COVID-19, we’re still not sure how well they reduce transmission of the virus,” said County Public Health Director Corwin Porter. “Moreover, while some indications have been favorable, it’s still unclear how effective the vaccines are at preventing emerging new variants of the virus. Therefore, we are urging those who’ve been vaccinated to remain vigilant and continue taking steps to avoid spreading the virus.”

Porter said his recommendations are based on CDC guidelines, most of which are very familiar to County residents by now: stay at least six feet away from others; wear a face covering when distancing is impractical; avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces; cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing; and wash your hands thoroughly and often.

Vaccinated persons may not have to quarantine

Porter noted that when a vaccinated individual is exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, he or she is not required to quarantine if they meet the following criteria:

• They are fully vaccinated (i.e., it has been two weeks or more since they received the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine);
• It has been no more than three months since they received their last dose; and
• They have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure.

These quarantine recommendations for those vaccinated, including the criteria for timing since receiving your last dose, will be updated when more data become available and additional COVID-19 vaccines are authorized.

High Desert Residents Can Use Vaccine Xpress Shuttle for Victorville Vaccine Site

Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is helping High Desert residents get to vaccination appointments at the Hook Community Center in Victorville. Vaccines are now available for residents aged 65 and over with the Vaccine Xpress free shuttle.

Interested residents must first make an appointment for the Hook Community Center at sbcovid19.com/vaccine/locations. At least 30 minutes before your appointment time, come to the Victorville Transit Hub at 7th and Lorene and look for the Vaccine Xpress Bus Stop Sign. A short drive later, you will be taken to your appointment.

The shuttle will begin roundtrips from the Transit Hub every 30 minutes on the hour, during the time the center is open for vaccinations: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Information on the Vaccine Xpress, along with routes that serve the Transit Hub, can be found here on the VVTA website.

“VVTA is always pleased to provide services that are needed and to be able to respond at such a short notice to help those needing assistance getting to their vaccination appointment,” said VVTA Executive Director Kevin Kane. “We wish everyone to be healthy and safe.”

Sheriff Update on Inmates and Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19

A total of 963 County jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. Many of the inmates are only experiencing minor symptoms of the virus. The infected inmates are in isolation, being monitored around the clock, and are being provided with medical treatment. A total of 947 inmates have recovered from the illness.

A total of 996 department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating at home; 975 employees have recovered from the virus. Other employees are expected to return to work in the next few weeks. It is unknown when or where the employees were infected with the virus. The department continues to encourage all department members to heed the warnings of health officials.

Latest Stats

280,068 Confirmed Cases             (up 0.1% from the previous day)
2,243 Deaths                                  (up 2.7% from the previous day)
2,318,912 Tests                             (up 0.5% from the previous day)

For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.

For all COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines and resources, visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage at http://sbcovid19.com/.  Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.

Actualización del 11 de febrero de 2021

La actualización del Condado se vuelve a publicar dos veces a la semana (martes, jueves) y también según sea necesario para compartir noticias y recursos importantes en nuestra batalla contra COVID-19. Permanecemos aquí para usted. #SBCountyTogether

En la actualización de hoy:

• Vacunas por números
• Linea directa de COVID-19 amplía el personal y las horas para ayudar a las personas mayores
• El Estado simplifica las citas de vacunación
• Los vacunados todavía necesitan usar una máscara
• La Autoridad de Tránsito de Victor Valley ofrece el servicio de transporte gratuito Vaccine Xpress para el sitio de vacunas de Victorville
• Actualización del Sheriff del Condado

Vacunando el Condado de San Bernardino (a partir del 7 de febrero de 2021)

La línea directa de COVID amplía el personal, las horas para ayudar a los residentes que buscan citas de vacunación

El Centro de Información del Condado de San Bernardino que opera una línea directa para las personas que llaman en busca de información sobre la pandemia COVID-19, ha aumentado el personal y ha ampliado las horas para ayudar a los residentes del Condado. El Centro de Información ha agregado 10 nuevos agentes (más un supervisor) a su personal existente, y ahora está abierto de 9 a.m. a 8 p.m., de lunes a viernes.

Los residentes que buscan información o que requieren asistencia pueden llamar el Centro de Información del Condado al (909) 387-3911.

“Hemos visto un enorme aumento en el volumen de llamadas, especialmente desde la apertura de las citas de vacunación a los residentes de 65 años o más”, dijo el presidente de la Junta de Supervisores, Curt Hagman. “Además de proporcionar información general sobre la enfermedad, las oportunidades de prueba y el estado de los cierres de negocios, ahora estamos ayudando a las personas a programar citas en línea”.

Hagman notó que muchos residentes elegibles están relativamente desfamiliarizados con la tecnología informática o simplemente no tienen acceso a una computadora o a Internet.

“Estamos aquí para ayudar a todos los residentes, pero en este momento nuestro enfoque principal es ayudar a aquellos que tienen problemas para programar una cita de vacunación”, dijo.

El Condado continúa animando a los residentes elegibles a programar citas de vacunación a través de su sitio web COVID-19 COVID-19 website, que tiene una sección dedicada a las vacunas section devoted to vaccinations. Los funcionarios también sugieren a la familia, los amigos y los cuidadores que están más familiarizados con las computadoras, o que tienen acceso en línea, que ayuden a aquellos que requieren ayuda.

Actualmente, la demanda de citas es alta, mientras que las dosis de vacunas siguen siendo escasas. “Aunque los residentes deben continuar revisando nuestro sitio web para ver cuándo hay citas disponibles, también son bienvenidos a llamar a la línea directa si necesitan ayuda. También pueden investigar otras opciones, como ponerse en contacto con su farmacia local o con su proveedor de atención primaria para ver si tienen dosis disponibles”, dijo Hagman.

Para más información sobre el Centro de Informacion, vea este video check out this video que incluye una entrevista entre el Supervisor del Quinto Distrito Joe Baca, Jr. Y la Subdirectora Ejecutiva del Condado Diana Alexander, quien supervisa las operaciones del Centro de Informacion.

El Estado simplifica el sistema de citas de vacunación

Después de mucha insistencia por parte del Condado, el Estado ha eliminado un dolor de cabeza importante del sistema de citas de vacunación, teniendo que llenar varias páginas de información personal antes de averiguar si hay una cita disponible.

“El sistema de citas del Estado ha sido una de las mayores y más reparables fuentes de quejas de los residentes del condado”, dijo el presidente Hagman. “Es un gran alivio saber que el Estado ha solucionado este problema”.

A partir de esta mañana, cuando haga clic en un enlace a una de las oportunidades de cita en un sitio de Salud Pública del Condado en la página de citas de vacunación del condado County’s vaccination appointment page, verá inmediatamente si hay citas disponibles.

Una vez que consiga una cita, El Condado quiere trabajar con nuestros residentes y nuestro personal para asegurarse de que sus citas de vacunación sean sin problemas y lo más rápido y fácil posible. Si vas a un sitio de salud pública, un evento de vacunación o el uso de una unidad móvil de vacunas, aquí están algunos consejos:

• Todos los lugares de la vacuna son sitios de estacionar su carro y entrada con la excepción de los eventos ocasionales de “supersitio de vacunación” (como el que se llevó a cabo la semana pasada en el Auto Club Speedway).
• Las vacunas solo se pueden administrar si usted tiene una cita previa.
• Por favor trate de no llegar más de 15 minutos antes de la cita programada.
• Esté listo para mostrar prueba de su edad
• Es importante que espere 15 minutos después de recibir una vacuna para que pueda ser observado para cualquier reacción, y para que se le proporcione tratamiento si es necesario.
• Por favor planee pasar por lo menos una hora total en su cita.

Durante su cita, usted puede esperar trabajar con el personal médico para conseguir una tarjeta de la vacunación y tener su cita de la segunda dosis programada antes de que se vaya.

Los vacunados todavía necesitan enmascararse, y otras recomendaciones

Los funcionarios de salud pública están advirtiendo a los residentes que reciben una vacuna COVID-19 que continúen siguiendo el protocolo de seguridad COVID-19 con el fin de proteger a sus familias, amigos y otras personas que no han sido vacunadas.

Las vacunas se han distribuido ampliamente durante menos de tres meses. Los expertos están seguros de que la vacuna evitará que los vacunados se enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, pero todavía no saben lo bien que la vacuna protege contra la transmisión de la infección a personas que no han sido vacunadas. Hasta que se obtenga más información y pase más tiempo, los funcionarios de salud de todo el país dicen que es una buena idea seguir las directrices de los CDC y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado.

“Aunque las dos vacunas aprobadas han demostrado ser muy eficaces para prevenir el COVID-19 grave y sintomático, todavía no estamos seguros de lo bien que reducen la transmisión del virus”, dijo el Director de Salud Pública del Condado, Corwin Porter. “Además, si bien algunas indicaciones han sido favorables, todavía no está claro que tan efectivas son las vacunas para prevenir nuevas variantes del virus. Por lo tanto, estamos instando a quienes han sido vacunados a permanecer vigilantes y seguir tomando medidas para evitar la transmisión del virus.

Porter dijo que sus recomendaciones se basan en las directrices de los CDC, CDC guidelines la mayoría de las cuales son muy familiares para los residentes del condado por ahora: manténgase al menos a seis pies de distancia de los demás; llevar una cubierta facial cuando el distanciamiento no es práctico; evitar las multitudes y los espacios mal ventilados; cubrirse la nariz y la boca al toser o estornudar; y lavarse las manos a fondo y con frecuencia.

Las personas vacunadas pueden no tener que poner en cuarentena

Porter notó que cuando una persona vacunada está expuesta a alguien con COVID-19 sospechoso o confirmado, no está obligado a poner en cuarentena si cumple con los siguientes criterios:

• Están totalmente vacunados (es decir, han pasado dos semanas o más desde que recibieron la segunda dosis de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna);
• No han pasado más de tres meses desde que recibieron su última dosis; y.
• Han permanecido asintomáticos desde la exposición actual a COVID-19.

Estas recomendaciones de cuarentena para las personas vacunadas, incluyendo los criterios para el tiempo desde que recibieron su última dosis, se actualizarán cuando se disponga más datos y se autoricen vacunas COVID-19 adicionales.

Los residentes del Alto Desierto pueden usar el servicio de transporte gratuito Vaccine Xpress para el sitio de vacunas de Victorville

La Autoridad de tránsito de Victor Valley está ayudando a los residentes del Alto Desierto a llegar a citas de vacunación en el Centro Comunitario Hook en Victorville. Las vacunas ya están disponibles para residentes mayores de 65 años con el servicio de transporte gratuito Vaccine Xpress.

Los residentes interesados deben primero hacer una cita para el Hook Community Center en sbcovid19.com/vaccine/locations.  Por lo menos 30 minutos antes de la hora de su cita, venga al Centro de tránsito de Victorville en la calle 7th y Lorene y busque la señal de parada de autobús de Vaccine Xpress. Un corto viaje en coche más tarde, lo llevarán a su cita.

El servicio de transporte comenzará los viajes de ida y vuelta desde el centro de tránsito cada 30 minutos cada hora, durante el tiempo en que el centro está abierto para la vacunación: De martes a sábado de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. la información sobre la vacuna Xpress, junto con las rutas que sirven al Centro de tránsito, se puede encontrar aquí en el sitio web de la Autoridad de tránsito de Victor Valley here on the VVTA website

“La Autoridad de tránsito de Victor Valley Siempre está encantado de proporcionar los servicios que se necesitan y de poder responder con tan poco tiempo de aviso para ayudar a aquellos que necesitan asistencia a llegar a su cita de vacunación”, dijo el Director Ejecutivo de la Autoridad de tránsito de Victor Valley, Kevin Kane. “Deseamos que todos estén sanos y seguros”.

Actualización del Sheriff sobre presos y empleados que dan positivo de COVID-19

Un total de 963 presos del condado han dado positivo por COVID-19. Muchos de los presos sólo están experimentando síntomas menores del virus. Los reclusos infectados están aislados, siendo monitoreados durante todo el día, y están recibiendo tratamiento médico. Un total de 947 presos se han recuperado de la enfermedad.

Un total de 996 empleados del departamento han dado positivo de COVID-19 y se autoaislan en casa; 975 empleados se han recuperado del virus. Se espera que otros empleados vuelvan al trabajo en las próximas semanas. Se desconoce cuándo o dónde los empleados fueron infectados con el virus. El departamento sigue animando a todos los miembros del departamento a que atened las advertencias de los funcionarios de salud.

Estadísticas más recientes

280,068 Casos Confirmados        (un 0.1% desde el día anterior)
2,243 Muertes                                 (un 2.7% desde el día anterior)
2,318,912 Pruebas                           (un 0.5% desde el día anterior)

Para obtener más estadísticas del Tablero de Vigilancia COVID-19, haga clic en la pestaña de escritorio o móvil en sbcovid19.com sitio web del Condado.

Para toda la información relacionada con COVID-19, incluyendo estadísticas de casos, preguntas frecuentes, pautas y recursos, visite la página web de COVID-19 del Condado en http://sbcovid19.com/.  Los residentes del Condado de San Bernardino también pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda COVID-19 al (909) 387-3911 para obtener información general y recursos sobre el virus. La línea telefónica NO es para llamadas médicas y está disponible de lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. Si tiene preguntas sobre servicios sociales, llame al 211.

The State has announced that places of worship in California are no longer limited to outdoor activities and can immediately gather indoors at up to 25% capacity. The State requires places of worship to observe guidance issued in July 2020: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship–en.pdf.

The State relaxed restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the State’s ban on indoor services.