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KLCC's Tiffany Eckert reports on the University of Oregon's COVID-19 vax efforts especially for students and employees.
Nurse Alexis Hoch-Parker administers the Pfizer vaccine to a University of Oregon employee on April 21 during the university’s first of four COVID-19 vaccination clinics being conducted at Autzen Stadium especially for UO students and employees.
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U of O spokesperson Kay Jarvis said the turn out has been impressive. All 4,600 vaccination slots have been reserved and there is a waiting list to ensure every available dose gets into an arm.
“We, like you, are concerned to see the increase in COVID-19 cases,” said Jarvis. “Campus is experiencing a similar increase in case numbers that is being seen regionally, across the country.”