California Department of Public Health says Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that may have caused allergic reactions can be administered again
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A bottle of Modernaâs COVID-19 vaccine is seen on a table before Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received an injection Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â The California Department of Public Health issued new guidance Wednesday evening regarding the Modera COVID-19 vaccine that was temporarily paused due to allergic reactions on Sunday.
The CDPH said Wednesday providers can immediately resume the administration of the specific Moderna lot that was paused.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital tested out its drive-thru vaccine clinic Friday but halted the process Tuesday due to concerns over a specific batch of vaccine, according to Jayde Glenn from RRH. In between, RRH administered drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines to those with appointments Monday.RRH has not administered any vaccines from Moderna batch - Lot # 041L20A and is stopping vaccines at the guidance of the state "in an abundance of caution" pending an investigation into the vaccine batch,
The Ridgecrest City Council on Jan. 20 will be discussing an application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program. The city intends to apply for an $8 million grant to build a new community pool.Consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker has estimated that the pool would cost up to $350,000 a year to operate and bring in roughly $100,000 in annual revenue, leaving $250,000 in funding needed. One of the grant requirements is that the city be able to operate and maintain