Supply problems prevent fire departments from vaccinating seniors February 1, 2021 at 6:40 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:50 PM
Some local fire departments say they are ready to vaccinate seniors and homebound neighbors against COVID-19, but that has been postponed because of a lack of supply.
Delray Beach Emergency Manager Chris Bell said his fire department can vaccinate at least 3,000 people a week against COVID-19, but that s only if they have the vaccine. We ve received more than 3,000 calls in the last three weeks, specifically looking for vaccine, and it s heartbreaking for us, Bell said.
The department recently inoculated 200 people in under six hours after receiving a limited number of doses.