Published March 10, 2021 at 6:44 PM MST
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The Utah Transit Authority is offering free fares for people getting their COVID-19 vaccine. UTA plans to do so through June 30. This story and more in Wednesday evening's news brief.
Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021
State
How Utah’s Disabled Community Is Dealing With COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Utah made COVID-19 vaccines available to people ages 16 and older with underlying medical conditions in February. That’s opened the door for younger people with disabilities to start getting vaccinated. But as of March 10, people with asthma still aren’t eligible. Neither are full-time caregivers who don’t meet certain qualifications. Psarah Johnson with the Disabled Rights Action Committee said many disabled people rely on friends and family for full-time care, so it’s important they’re vaccinated, too. The state said all adults should be eligible for the vaccine by April 1. Read the full story. —