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UMC not receiving vaccine doses this week due to decline in demand
EL PASO, Texas The state of Texas has announced it will begin to ask the federal government only for doses that providers have ordered, rather than trying to get as many doses as possible. El Paso County on Monday announced that it would not be getting an additional allocation of the Covid-19 vaccine this week. For this week UMC did not request an allocation so that we can continue to administer the vaccines that we still have available. Our clinics also did not receive an allocation for that same reason, said University Medical Center s Ruben Vogt.
On Monday, the city will have an appointment-free vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastside Sports Complex, 14380 Montwood Drive.
Leeser said the city also is continuing its efforts to fully vaccinate those who have received their first vaccine dose but are still waiting on their second dose by asking them to call 915-212-6843 or to visit epcovidvaccine.com.
Seniors closer to herd immunity
More than 84% of seniors, Leeser said, have received their first dose and nearly 70% of seniors 65 years old and older are fully vaccinated. So, that tells you that our seniors, 65 and over, are almost reaching that part of the population of herd immunity, Leeser said, adding that moving senior vaccination sites has been a key part of making sure El Paso s most vulnerable residents are protected.
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El Paso County judge concerned about potential for another virus spike
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El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego.
EL PASO, Texas The U.S. has seen a recent increase in Covid-19 cases in 25 states, while Texas has recently seen an increase of 18.5%. These numbers have some concerned there will be an impending surge. I ve always been concerned,” El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said Sunday. “There are a lot of discussions about another big surge, another spike around the country, you re beginning to see that play out in some areas.
The judge told ABC-7 he’s been impressed with how El Pasoans are handling things but wants to remind everyone to get vaccinated if they haven’t already, wear a mask, social distance and continue to get tested.