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Many sites in the city and county of Los Angeles are now offering opportunities for residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine without having to make an appointment.
Los Angeles city-run sites are offering more than 250,000 doses of the vaccine this week, which is the most the city has offered during the pandemic. That total includes 70,000 new Moderna vaccine doses, 45,000 new Pfizer vaccine doses and 3,000 new Johnson & Johnson doses that will be added to leftover supply.
On Thursday, LA County Public Health Director said the number of people getting their first COVID-19 vaccination in the county dropped significantly over the past week, calling the trend very worrisome.
In an effort to get more people inoculated, the city will:
increase service at fixed vaccination centers from five days a week
By City News Service
May 3, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A citywide emergency alert will be sent to cell phones in Los Angeles today to remind people to get a free COVID-19 vaccine.
“We re using every tool at our disposal to encourage Angelenos to get vaccinated, Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Twitter Monday morning.
The Wireless Emergency Alert will be sent to mobile devices Monday afternoon and include information on vaccine options offered by the city that are open to all L.A. County residents.
Los Angeles city-run sites are offering more than 250,000 doses of the vaccine this week, which is the most the city has offered during the pandemic. That total includes 70,000 new Moderna vaccine doses, 45,000 new Pfizer vaccine doses and 3,000 new Johnson & Johnson doses that will be added to leftover supply.