Alachua County Working To Expand Vaccine Access To Underserved Communities
By Valeriya Antonshchuk
March 15, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in Alachua County, and officials are working with the community to try to increase accessibility in the vaccine administration process.
As the vaccines begin to roll out, officials and community advocates were looking to expand access to under-served communities. Alachua County Fire Rescue launched the Community Health Team earlier this year to help deliver vaccines to homebound seniors.
Alachua County Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Services Chief Michael Cowart said about 134 people have been fully vaccinated through the Community Health Team so far, while about 94 more are in the process of receiving both doses.