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Family members feel helpless trying to get vaccine appointments for loved ones
Published: January 18, 2021 6:55 PM EST
Updated: January 18, 2021 7:01 PM EST
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People continue to experience long-distance frustrations during the pandemic.
Amy Royce has not seen her parents since before the pandemic began.
“The last time I saw them is over a year ago, so that’s really hard … I just want to get out and see them,” Royce said. “I want to fix this for them. I want to make sure I don’t lose my parents to this virus.”
From 1,500 miles away in Massachusetts, Royce has tried desperately to book vaccine appointments for her mom and dad, who live in Naples.
Frustration, more disappointment for process to get a vaccine in Lee County
Published: January 13, 2021 10:35 PM EST
Updated: January 13, 2021 11:02 PM EST
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Many people planned their day around the COVID-19 vaccine registration process in Lee County Wednesday.
We talked to several people who say reservations are taking over their lives, and they must plan out time to call in. Those not vaccinated are frustrated they still haven’t had any luck.
Beverly Morford and her husband woke up at 5 a.m. Wednesday.
“Two iPad, two cellphones and a laptop,” Morford said. “And we were just working at it, punching those numbers.”