The province has so far received 114,000 doses of the vaccine, while it is estimated that more than 700,000 are currently eligible to receive the vaccine, including 343,000 people aged 65, according to the province’s executive office. or older.
“It’s not a matter of volunteers. It’s not a matter of place. It’s a vaccine issue,” said supervisor Karen Spiegel. “We have had plans for mass distribution for some time. Plans and locations are not the concern. We do not have enough vaccine available to meet the demand.”
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Executive Office spokesman Brooke Federico said the province usually receives the doses weekly and that they are distributed to a provider within two to three days or administered at a public health vaccination clinic.
She said almost 80% of the doses received so far have gone to state suppliers, including hospitals, doctors, clinics and pharmacies to vaccinate workers and residents who are currently eligible, but the supply remains. ” extremely limited. “
Meanwhile, residents eager to get shots swarmed phone lines and the country’s schedule website. The province opened about 11,000 appointments next week at four clinics in Corona, Menifee, Beaumont and Indio. All were filled within hours.
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According to Federico, clinical appointments for receiving the vaccine are currently being discussed until Friday.
“There are more than 175 state-approved vaccine providers in Riverside County. Residents should ask their doctor, urgent care or pharmacy if they are an approved provider and when they expect to have vaccination,” she said.
A complete list of providers in Riverside County can be found here.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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