Vaccinations continue in Grand Forks County, but herd immunity still a ways away
According to Michael Dulitz, who is doing data analysis for the Grand Forks Public Health Department, just over 10% of county residents have received at least one injection of the coronavirus vaccine and 4.6% are fully vaccinated. 6:52 pm, Feb. 2, 2021 ×
The Grand Forks County Office Building, photographed on Nov. 23, 2015. Photo by Nick Nelson/Grand Forks Herald
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are continuing in Grand Forks County, and the county ranks second in the state in terms of vaccinating those in eligible tiers.
According to Michael Dulitz, who is doing data analysis for the Grand Forks Public Health Department, just over 10% of county residents have received at least one injection of the coronavirus vaccine and 4.6% are fully vaccinated. In Minnesota, in Polk County, just over 11% of the population have received one dose of the vaccine, and slightly under 3% have received
By Doug Barrett
When it comes to COVID the head of Grand Forks Public Health Department says
for now there are more strengths than threats. Deb Swanson says the biggest challenge is obtaining enough vaccine for those who want to receive a shot. Swanson told city council members last night (Monday) that she’s optimistic supplies will begin to increase. Swanson says there are a lot of questions about the new virus variant showing up in parts of the U-S. “Right now we believe the vaccines will still work for these variants.”
Swanson says the various vaccine makers are planning more extensive studies to make sure that’s the case.
The Grand Forks Public Health Department and Altru Health System have completed vaccination of priority groups defined in Phase 1A per the North Dakota COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Plan. Phase 1A included all healthcare workers in direct patient care, first responders, and long-term care residents and staff. The City of Grand Forks, the Grand Forks Public Health Department,
Priority groups in Phase 1A have been vaccinated. Written By: Kim Wynn | ×
Dr. Matthew Viscito, Chief Medical Officer at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, rolls up his sleeve as LPN Kari Novak gives him one of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22, at Unity Medical Center in Grafton. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald
The Grand Forks Public Health Department and Altru Health System have completed vaccination of priority groups defined in Phase 1A per the North Dakota COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Plan. Phase 1A included all health care workers in direct patient care, first responders and long-term care residents and staff.