Are Vulnerable Communities Left Behind in Orange County’s Massive Coronavirus Vaccination Efforts?
Orange County Coronavirus
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A top public health expert said the county isn’t doing enough to include vulnerable communities.
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A top public health expert said the county isn’t doing enough to include vulnerable communities.
State and local officials push vaccination efforts, while questions over supply chain remain.
Concerns about lack of vaccinations for nursing homes and disabled people also surface.
Some people have been trying to get a vaccination appointment for days.
OC officials announced plans to vaccinate millions of people by Summer. It’s unclear when more doses will arrive.
Officials are scrambling to get more doses as five large vaccination sites are gearing up.
County officials said five vaccination supersites are planned, but few details have been offered.
As hospitalizations hit record levels, OC public health officials are rolling out increased vaccination efforts.
Medical workers are seeing whole families test positive as the death toll rises.
Vaccine distributions have been plagued by slow roll outs statewide.