The Fresno County Department of Public Health met its goal of administering 3,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day by hitting the target on Friday. "The goal was reached through the combined effort of three local vaccination operations that began this week. We're definitely right above that," Fresno County's community...
They Stood in Lines for Hours to Get COVID Shots at Fresno Fairgrounds
Only a couple days into mass inoculations for the COVID-19 vaccine, sites in Fresno are attracting long lines of people ready to roll up their sleeves. In northeast Fresno, the long lines were of cars containing one or more people who were able to wait their turn somewhat comfortably. However,...
Zero Cost, Drive-Thru COVID Testing Available This Month in Clovis
United Health Centers has partnered with the city of Clovis to offer no cost COVID-19 drive-up testing on Thursdays in December. The new mobile testing site is located at the corner of Dakota and Clovis avenues at the city's recreation center. "We have over 1,000 feet of lane space," says...
Volunteers Needed to Walk Dogs and Take Care of Cats Evacuated From the Creek Fire
Do you like taking dogs for a nice long walk? If you are more of a cat person, the Fresno Humane Animal Services team needs your help too. Nearly 130 dogs and 175 cats, evacuated from the Creek Fire, are currently being housed at the Fresno Fairgrounds' Commerce Building. The...
Fresno’s Doctor Shortage Just Cost the County 100 Coronavirus Emergency Hospital Beds
Fresno County has to give away 100 emergency field hospital beds intended to treat coronavirus patients because the Valley’s long-standing shortage of doctors means there aren’t enough medical professionals to monitor the patients. About 250 beds will be delivered to the county after state officials on Wednesday green light its...