Hi everyone,
Here is a short and sweet (or not-so-sweet) update on local COVID numbers.
As California has reopened, and with the Delta variant spreading in the state, we are seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Sonoma County. Ironically, this is occurring almost exactly one year after last summer’s surge.
Local Hospital Update
- There are currently 7 COVID-19 patients at SSRRH (Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital), with 2 in the ICU. SRMH (Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital) has 17 with 2 in the ICU. PVH (Petaluma Valley Hospital) has 5 with 2 in the ICU. HDH (Healdsburg District Hospital) has 4 with 1 in the ICU. KP (Kaiser Permanente) has 9 with 1 in the ICU. I could not get COVID numbers for SVH (Sonoma Valley Hospital).
- Over 75% of eligible Sonoma County residents have received at least one dose of vaccine.
- Hospitalizations are occurring almost exclusively in unvaccinated patients.
- While the vaccines are highly effective, they do not convey 100% protection, and it is important we remain vigilant with masking, handwashing and social distancing.
I hope you find this data interesting and insightful. If anyone is interested in getting vaccinated for COVID-19, call our office at (707) 938-1255 and we will get it done.
I will keep you posted on any updates for COVID-19 vaccine boosters as it becomes available.
MD, Board-Certified Internist, Concierge Medicine Physician
Dr. Guy Delorefice has been practicing in Sonoma County since 1999 as a board-certified internist. He earned a degree in Biology from St. Mary’s College of California, then completed his medical degree at Creighton University. While at Creighton, he launched medical clinics in third-world countries and became fluent in Spanish. His internship and internal medicine residency were completed at Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. After finishing his training, he relocated to Sonoma County to be closer to home and family. Dr. Guy has built a reputation for exceptional patient care and has been voted by peers as a top physician in his specialty in consecutive years.
Outside medicine, he is deeply family-oriented — married to Rebecca, father to Lani and Capri, with a black lab named Hank. He’s passionate about the outdoors and spends time mountain biking, road biking, abalone diving, fishing, hunting, and skiing. He’s often seen biking around Sonoma with his family.