Health officials made the announcement today to expedite the administration of the shots.
These types of mass vaccination sites have opened or will soon open in other parts of the state, including Dodger Stadium in Los Angles and Disneyland in Orange County.
It’s all part of the governor’s plan to speed up the vaccination process as soon as possible.
Fresno County is joining other parts of the state in an effort to speed up vaccinations.
“I can say with confidence today that Fresno County is leading the rollout of vaccines. We are not experiencing the kinds of problems you have heard in provinces in the state of California,” said Steve Brandau, Fresno supervisor. County, said.
As the state handles record deaths from COVID-19, the fair is now open for frontline health workers to get the chance.
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Eligible recipients will enter the Kings Canyon Road parking lot and go to the Ag Building, where the vaccines will be administered Monday through Saturday.
The province said it was aiming to vaccinate at least 75% of the population by the summer.
“If you’re in health care this week, then come down. Next week, if you’re in the elderly population, it’s then that you’re eligible and we really want to discuss the slots for the population. Then a week later it we’re going to start with our food and care workers, “said Fresno County Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra.
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Fresno County has a population of just under a million people, with data showing that nearly 76,000 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus since the onset of the pandemic.
The province plans to open more of these super-sites soon to make the vaccination process more efficient
“By Friday, there will be five places. At the moment, the province is talking to 100 additional suppliers. If we get more vaccines, we will quickly get them into the hands of the public and the individuals who need it most,” Nathan said. Magsig, supervisor of Fresno County, said.
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