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In the early weeks of Covid-19 vaccine rollout, vaccines are getting to the states but not into the arms of people. The federal government has promised 20 million people would be vaccinated by the end of December, but just over 5 million people have received their first-dose vaccinations. In some states, hospitals are opening up times for vaccinations. Getting an appointment is another challenge.
“It is the hunger games. You have all these elderly people and you say here’s a website, here’s a phone number, good luck, may you ever be lucky, have at it,” Cory Morrocco said in Florida. She s waiting to get a vaccine.
Hillsborough County closes COVID-19 vaccine appointments as frustration builds
Hillsborough closes vaccine appointments as frustration builds
and last updated 2021-01-06 07:49:35-05
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. â Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine in Hillsborough County are currently closed until new supply arrives following the second day of frustration from people desperately trying to sign up.
ABC Action News heard again from dozens of people who had trouble getting through over the phone, heard busy signals and hang-ups throughout the day.
âI have called probably about 450 times since 8:00 a.m.,â said Cory Morrocco.
For two days, Morrocco had been trying to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Hillsborough County for her family. She says she hadnât been able to get a real person on the phone after hours of attempts.