Publishing date: May 12, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read •
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BANGKOK Americans living abroad are asking Washington to send surplus coronavirus shots to overseas embassies so they can get a vaccine in countries where the pace of inoculations is slow and traveling home is difficult.
Many of the estimated 8 million Americans living abroad argue they should have the same right to a vaccine as U.S. citizens back home. The U.S. vaccination drive covers all of the population and surplus doses are earmarked for donation to India and other nations.
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Far-flung US citizens clamour for vaccines from embassies
By Reuters
By Kay Johnson and Jiraporn Kuhakan
Americans living abroad are asking Washington to send surplus coronavirus shots to overseas embassies so they can get a vaccine in countries where the pace of inoculations is slow and travelling home is difficult.
Many of the estimated 8 million Americans living abroad argue they should have the same right to a vaccine as US citizens back home. The US vaccination drive covers all of the population and surplus doses are earmarked for donation to India and other nations. Vaccines could be provided to US citizens through US embassies and consulates, in particular as many are now re-opening for US citizen services, said Marylouise Serrato, executive director of the advocacy group American Citizens Abroad.
The Buena Vista Police Department reported the following for February:
On Feb. 1, Timothy Krocesky, 62, of Buena Vista, was issued a citation on charges of Limitations on Backing in the area of Barnwood Cir.
On Feb. 1, Penny Fritts, 60, of Buena Vista, was issued a citation on charges of Limitations on Backing in the area of Harrison Ave.
On Feb. 2, Noah Abrams, 45, of Salida, was issued a citation on charges of Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the posted limit in the area of U.S. Highway 24 South.
On Feb. 2, Sheridan Plummer, 24, of Buena Vista, was issued a citation on charges of Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the posted limit in the area of U.S. Highway 24 South.