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High-Intensity Outreach Bringing COVID-19 Campaign To Underserved Populations
PHOENIX Dozens of taxicabs snaked through the COVID-19 vaccination queue this morning at Arizona State University’s Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Their passengers: prioritized individuals from a ZIP code where the Arizona Department of Health Services has been conducting high-intensity outreach.
“This pilot program demonstrates how hard we are working hard to make sure all Arizonans who are eligible for the vaccine have easy access to a vaccination site,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “More than 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered across the state, and we will continue to work with local partners to ensure communities in need connect with helpful resources as we ramp up distribution.”
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona continues to be extremely high. The 50,000 appointment slots that became available Tuesday were filled within two hours.The Arizona Department of Health Services announced Monday that it would allow Arizonans 55 and older to register for vaccine appointments at State Farm Stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Previously, the age limit
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