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Bilingual report — County of Ventura Dec. 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Update

by Community Contributor • December 22, 2021 • Comments Off

December 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Update

Wishing our community a safe, happy and healthy holiday season! We are grateful for our healthcare heroes who are still in the midst of battling the virus and caring for seriously ill patients. May we all take actions to protect ourselves and each other.

COVID-19 Update

Since Monday, there are 288 new COVID-19 cases reported and 9,351 new tests performed. There are 68 people hospitalized, 10 in the ICU. There has been 1 additional death of a 45 year old male. Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the community members who passed away. The R-effective for Ventura County is .95 which means the spread is likely stable.

Governor Newson Announces New Actions to Protect Californias from COVID-19
Find a vaccine site at www.vaccines.gov or make an appointment directly at MyTurn.CA.gov. The Public Health clinic schedule is available at www.vcrecovers.org/vaccine.
There are 14 no cost state testing sites that offer results in 1-2 days. Please make an appointment at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123. More information and holiday hours available at www.vcrecovers.org/testing. COVID Clinic and Curative also offer no cost testing for individuals that are exposed or have symptoms.
State Guidance for COVID Isolation and Quarantine

77.9% of community members (ages 5+) have received one or more COVID vaccine doses.

71.4% of eligible community members have been fully vaccinated.

77.2% of community members 12+ have been fully vaccinated.

www.vcrecovers.org

View the California Department of Public Health’s COVID testing guidance here.

View additional vaccination sites at www.vcrecovers.org/vaccine.

Last chance to qualify for $50 to $75 off your monthly internet bill!

Home internet access has never been more important. Eligible households that apply by December 31 can get up to $50 off monthly internet service (or up to $75 off if you live on Tribal lands) with the Emergency Broadband Benefit through the Federal Communications Commission. You may also qualify for a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Recipients of CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or certain other public benefits may show proof of their program participation to qualify.

Contact your internet provider today to see if you qualify, or call 833-511-0311 or visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

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Need a ride to get a COVID vaccine?

Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments are available through Gold Coast Transit District’s GO ACCESS program. Must schedule a ride one day in advance by calling 805-485-2319.
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults ages 60+ who have a scheduled appointment for testing or vaccine. Call 805-477-7300 to schedule a ride.

Request a mobile clinic

Request a Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to your event or location at no cost. Businesses or organizations must have at least 35 people that would like to get vaccinated. Register by emailing grouptesting@covidclinic.org.