Local groups work to help underserved, minority communities get equal access to vaccine
Vaccinating communities in need By Paige Pauroso | April 5, 2021 at 7:36 PM EDT - Updated April 5 at 7:54 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Starting on Wednesday, every adult, and some teenagers, in North Carolina are going to be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Now, many local organizations are making sure underserved communities and minority groups have equal access to the vaccine.
Latin American Coalition says the registration process to make an appointment can be one of the most challenging parts.
People in underserved communities might not have access to a computer or the internet, and sometimes a language barriers prevent them from signing up correctly.