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Patterson Family Pharmacy vaccinates hundreds of locals, hopes other independent pharmacies join
Patterson Family Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy located in Patterson, started vaccinating nearby residents on Jan. 14 and has now vaccinated over 500 people.
As the independent pharmacy prepares to give out second doses to its initial clients, the pharmacy owner Ali Wright said she hopes more independent pharmacies help vaccinate the communities surrounding them quickly.
Patterson Family Pharmacy vaccinated patients by appointment, so people do not have to wait in a line. The pharmacy is also offering in home vaccinations for homebound patients in Patterson.
While most people have been from Patterson, the pharmacy has vaccinated people from Westley, Crowslanding, Newman, Modesto and Turlock.
The pharmacy still is only vaccinating people over 65, healthcare workers and people who live in a long-term care facility. Wright said they have a waiting list for the next tier to roll out that phase quickly and efficiently.
“This experience has been one of the most rewarding of my career so far, and we are grateful to be a part of this," Wright said. "Our team has been putting in long days, and we’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish.”
State releases latest COVID-19 statistics
On Saturday, the state of California announced a state total of 3,320,862 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There were also 623 deaths reported bring the total up to 43,647 deaths. The state also reported 4,453,271 vaccine doses had been administered of the 6,963,500 doses in California.
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