OC Hospitalizations Continue to Decrease While Vulnerable Residents Struggle to Get Vaccine
Orange County Coronavirus
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Public health experts warn trends could quickly turn around until enough vaccines are available.
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Public health experts warn trends could quickly turn around until enough vaccines are available.
Many residents feel left behind in Orange County’s massive vaccination efforts.
The $2 million PR campaign aims to build a “love affair” between the public and top county officials, according to an internal work plan obtained by Voice of OC.
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.
Like much of the county’s coronavirus spending, the ultimate details will be filled in by county bureaucrats, in private, over the next few days.
Officials are scrambling to get more doses as five large vaccination sites are gearing up.