New York group goes door-to-door to combat COVID vaccine hesitancy
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New York group goes door-to-door to combat COVID vaccine hesitancy
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The good news is that the rate of Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States is increasing, while the rates of new infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are slowing. As of this week, more than 66 million doses have been administered to at least 42 million Americans, about 13 percent of the population.
But the disease is still spreading, and there aren’t yet enough vaccine doses to meet demand. And many who need a vaccine the most are having the hardest time getting one.
From signing up for appointments to securing transportation to clinics, many of the people at the highest risk for severe outcomes and death from Covid-19 older adults, essential workers, and minority communities are having trouble getting vaccinated when it’s their turn. At the same time, some wealthier people or people at lower risk have gamed vaccine registration systems to get to the head of the line.
By ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News
(NEW YORK) As vaccinations ramp up around the country, multiple cities are trying something new: Bringing the vaccine directly to vulnerable communities with mobile clinics.
Los Angeles mobile program, which started this week, is focused on reaching the neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19 infections and deaths, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti. The goal is to expand the program as quickly as possible, including a rollout next week in South L.A. The mobile clinic program began delivering vaccines directly to the community, to those seniors who need to get this vaccine but can t necessarily walk to or drive to a vaccination center, Garcetti said during a Wednesday news briefing.