County of Ventura COVID-19 Update — Vaccine Update – now open to 65 and older

Vaccine Update – now open to 65 and older

Vaccines are in limited supply throughout the State of California. The current phase in Ventura County is Phase 1A: Healthcare workers, long-term care residents and now 65 and older (effective 2/9/21 65 and older are in the current vaccine phase).

Appointments are limited because of the limited supply of vaccines. It will take time to secure an appointment if you are in the current phase. The County of Ventura wants you to have a vaccine and is advocating for more vaccines.

Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated may:

1) Register online www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.

2) Those with limited computer/internet access may call the phone registration line at 805-477-7161. The phone line is open Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00.

The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults that are in need of transportation to a vaccine appointment or for COVID-19 testing. This includes people that need lift assist as well as gurney transportation. The driver will take the individual, wait for them, help them at the site and take them home. To schedule a ride call 805-477-7300. Please note, you must have a vaccine appointment before you schedule a ride to a vaccine site.

View all phase information at the following link:

COVID-19 Update

There are 276 new COVID-19 cases. There have been 3,686 new COVID-19 tests performed for a total of 1,030,683 total tests performed. There 244 people who are currently hospitalized and 62 in the ICU.

There have been 5 additional deaths: 77 year old male, 66 year old male, 59 year old male, 57 year old male, and a 75 year old female.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of those who have passed away.

Business Information

Ventura County is currently in the State’s Purple Tier. Learn about business information and business outbreak reporting at the following link: https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/business-info/.

Learn about the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy at the following link: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have questions:

Individuals needing assistance with isolation/quarantine can call the helpline at (805) 981-5201. It is staffed 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A nurse is also available to speak to after hours.

Learn how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick at the following link: https://vcportal.ventura.org/covid19/docs/Prevent_the_Spread_if_you_are_sick.pdf

COVID-19 Testing

Spotlight on the testing site in Oxnard. All testing sites are free. Testing is offered for those that live or work in Ventura County. There are testing sites open 7 days a week. Wait times are short and results are within 3 days or less.

25 pop up testing sites are offered during the month of February in addition to the regular testing sites. View the pop up site schedule by clicking here: https://vcportal.ventura.org/covid19/docs/PopupSites_20210203.pdf

Información de COVID-19

Hay 276 nuevos casos, 3,686 pruebas adicionales, y 5 muertes adicionales:

hombre de 77 años, hombre de 66 años, hombre de 59 años, hombre de 57 años y mujer de 75 años

Nuestro más sentido pésame a todas las familias de los miembros de la comunidad que han fallecido y nuestra compasión a los proveedores médicos que continúan trabajando para salvar vidas y cuidar a personas muy enfermas.

Por favor ayude a disminuir la propagación del COVID-19. Use mascarilla, practique el distanciamiento social, no se reúna y lávese las manos frecuentemente.

Fase Actual

El Condado de Ventura está en la Fase 1A. Esta fase incluye a los del sector de cuidado de salud y 65 y mayor. Los miembros de la comunidad que son elegibles para ser vacunados pueden

1)     Registrarse en línea www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information-sp/portal-sp/

2)     Los que tengan acceso limitada a una computadora/internet pueden llamar a la línea de registración 805-477-7161. Esta línea telefónica está abierta de lunes a viernes de 8:00-5:00.

La Agencia en el Área Sobre el Envejecimiento provee servicios de transportación para los adultos mayores que necesitan transportación a su cita de vacunas o para hacerse la prueba de COVID-19. Esto incluye a las personas que necesitan asistencia de ascender al igual que transportación en camilla. El chofer lo lleva, lo espera, y le ayuda una vez en el sitio y lo lleva a casa. Para programar transportación, llame al 805-477-7300. Por favor tome en cuenta que debe tener su cita de vacuna antes de programar la transportación al sitio de vacunas.

Si usted recibe un resultado positivo de COVID-19 y tiene preguntas:

Las personas que necesiten asistencia con aislamiento/cuarentena serán evaluadas y referidas, si es apropiado, a un hotel. La línea de ayuda (805) 981-5201 tiene personal 7 días a la semana de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm.Una enfermera también está disponible después de las 5 pm.