SACRAMENTO, Calif. — ABC10 is following the latest coronavirus statistics and vaccine news for the Sacramento region and the state of California.
This blog will be updated throughout the day with the latest COVID-19 news. Click HERE to learn when and where you can sign-up to get the coronavirus vaccine near you.
State releases latest COVID-19 statistics
On Saturday, the state of California announced a state total of 3,523,563 confirmed cases of COVID-19. California reported 217 new deaths from COVID, bringing the total to more than 55,095 since the start of the pandemic.
The state reported at least 11,418,507 vaccine doses had been administered to Californians.
Transportation workers, homeless eligible to get vaccine starting Monday
In addition to people with disabilities, California is adding more people to its list of people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15.
People who are incarcerated, living in homeless shelters or any other congregate living facilities will be eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine. People who work in public transportation and for commercial airlines will also be eligible.
While the millions of people will be eligible on Monday, not everyone will get the vaccine as vaccinations are contingent upon the state's supply of vaccine doses.
Governors applaud Biden's vaccine timeline but need supply
Governors are applauding President Joe Biden's declaration that all adults should be eligible for coronavirus vaccinations by May 1. But the goal will require a shift for states that have been methodical in how they roll out the shots.
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the state would need to work harder in the coming weeks to ensure the most vulnerable people get vaccines before they have to compete with the general public.
So far, California has received roughly 15.7 million vaccine doses and administered nearly 11.5 million doses. Only 2.07 million doses have gone to the most vulnerable people in California, with only 7.7% of that population being fully vaccinated.
Resources guide for California families
- San Joaquin County Help: A Resource Guide for Struggling Families and Individuals
- Yolo County Help: A Resource Guide for Struggling Families and Individuals
- Stanislaus County Help: A Resource Guide for Struggling Families and Individuals
- Sacramento County Help: A Resource Guide for Struggling Families and Individuals
- Where to find help in Placer County: A resource guide for struggling individuals and families
- Northern California Help: A resource guide for struggling Families and individuals
