BEND, OR -- The Chief Physician at Saint Charles Health, Doctor Jeff Absalon, told reporters at a virtual Mayor’s news Conference yesterday it has been 2 weeks since Thanksgiving. He says it typically takes 2 to 3 weeks for someone who is exposed to need hospitalization. He says they are facing staff shortages due to caregivers becoming sick or exposed to the virus and needing to quarantine. Absalon also says it is expected the first vaccine shipment to Central Oregon will arrive December 22^nd at the earliest.