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“It’s really an intentional effort to step out of walls and go into the community to meet people where they are at and get the information into their fingertips,” said Albert Peguero, Bristol Health emergency preparedness manager.
Connecticut Department of Public Health data reveals about 16% of white residents in the state have received their first dose.
It’s about 7% for Black and Hispanic people.
“There’s still a lot of lingering doubt out there,” said Eric Clemons, NAACP Greater Bristol Branch president.
Fast and easy in-person COVID vaccine signup offered by @BristolHealthCT tonight. This event was put on with the Greater Bristol Branch of the NAACP. #NBCCTpic.twitter.com/eC8Xxk9rZT Matt Austin (@mattaustinTV) March 4, 2021
The state released new information about COVID-19 vaccination rates when it comes to race.
The first clinics were not as accessible for people who live in cities and maybe didnât have transportation.
Health officials said there are a number of problems with the rollout, including outreach. Weâre going to be going out actually and putting those in bodegas, botanicals, putting those in barber shops, said Albert Peguero, emergency preparedness manager for Bristol Health.
Bristol Health is working to educate Spanish speaking residents. Other providers have tried to work with black churches. Then there s the issue of access. Providers are adding new locations and using mobile clinics to penetrate cities.