Digital divide for COVID-19 vaccines persists, even as supplies increase
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll into Texas, there are growing concerns that access to the coveted shots are often dependent on how digitally connected people are. The better connect, the better chances of getting a vaccine.
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted the positive aspects of the vaccine rollout so far in a roundtable discussion at Houston Methodist Hospital. He pointed to the fact that more than 1.3 million doses have so far been given to Texans, and the state is set to distribute this week its largest shipment to date.
Mayor Sylvester Turner expressed his disappointment no city or county health officials were invited to a roundtable talk with Gov. Greg Abbott and TMC leaders.
Digital divide for COVID-19 vaccines persists, even as supplies increase KTRK
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll into Texas, there are growing concerns that access to the coveted shots are often dependent on how digitally connected people are. The better connect, the better chances of getting a vaccine.
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted the positive aspects of the vaccine rollout so far in a roundtable discussion at Houston Methodist Hospital. He pointed to the fact that more than 1.3 million doses have so far been given to Texans, and the state is set to distribute this week its largest shipment to date.
ABC13 s Erik Barajas took your COVID-19 questions for a town hall, featuring Mayor Turner, Dr. David Persse and Dr. Sherri Onyiego.
ABC13 put in an inquiry with the Mayor s office and the city s health department regarding the alleged glitch in the system. This was the response from a spokesperson with the Houston Health Department: Our vaccine supply info is on our website. We scheduled approx 5k appointments today but went over.
On January 14, the health department received an additional 8,200 doses of vaccine, bringing its total to 30,350.
As of January 15, the department administered a total of 21,025 doses at locations including Minute Maid Park, Bayou City Event Center, its Northside, La Nueva Casa de Amigos, Sharpstown and Sunnyside health centers, the JW Peavy Senior Center, and its Acres Homes, Hiram Clarke and Magnolia multi-service centers.