County Manager Dena Diorio says Mecklenburg County will have to go back to virtual meetings because of the state's mass gathering limit #MeckBOCC
United House of Prayer Outbreak:
208 cases
199 in Meck
9 deaths- 8 in Mecklenburg
1 death under investigation
208 cases
199 in Meck
9 deaths- 8 in Mecklenburg
1 death under investigation
COVID cases have been tied to 9 different Halloween parties in Mecklenburg County.
Health Director Gibbie Harris says the Pfizer vaccine news is pretty significant. It requires to stay frozen at less than 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a very fragile vaccine and this will make administering it challenging.
Harris predicts late December/ early January availability for the Pfizer vaccine. It requires two injections, 3 weeks apart. Immunity takes 28 days
There will be 4 phases for vaccine distribution. First phase:
~68,000-70,000 people
- Healthcare workers
- Long term care staff
~68,000-70,000 people
- Healthcare workers
- Long term care staff
Gibbie Harris suggests people get tested before traveling or attending a gathering. She recommends StarMed for this
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