Racing a cop, ditching the mask, heading to the zoo: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports
Alabama
Montgomery: The city will offer 100 $50 Walmart gift cards each at four neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine clinics in an attempt to combat declining numbers in the state. The clinics will not require an appointment, insurance or identification. “Our goal has always been to protect the lives and livelihoods of everyone in Montgomery,” Mayor Steven Reed said in a statement. “The COVID-19 vaccines are our best chance to do so.” The city is also organizing free rides to and from the clinics for those without transportation. People can call 211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays to schedule private transportation. Montgomery has also partnered with Uber on the initiative, and residents can use promo code 10MVMONTGOMERY to schedule a ride through the app. COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Alabama continues to decline rapidly, with the state
By City News Service
May 13, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - In an effort to encourage Los Angeles Latino residents to get inoculated, Mayor Eric Garcetti today launched a bilingual vaccination campaign featuring Angelica Maria, Danny Trejo, Pepe Aguilar, Angela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar.
The campaign comes as Latino residents in Los Angeles County continue to have one of the lowest vaccination rates. According to L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer last Thursday, only 40% of eligible Latinos have been vaccinated. However, the percentage of Latino residents being vaccinated has improved significantly since February, with a 593% rise in vaccination rates among Latino residents aged 16 and up.