The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a chaotic work-in-progress, but we’ve got some answers on the basic questions for you.
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Vaccine guideline changes spark widespread confusion as distribution remains behind
One health system’s website crashed. People called another and got conflicting information. And there doesn’t appear to be enough vaccine supply to meet demand. Meanwhile, there’s a vaccine clinic in Santa Cruz County Friday, but appointments are already set. And other counties are struggling, too.
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Chaotic COVID-19 vaccine rollout leads to more deaths, experts say
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California counties ‘Flying the plane as we build it’ in a plodding vaccine rollout
In California, the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history is run largely by the same overworked and underfunded local health departments tasked with COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. It’s a daunting undertaking as the pandemic continues to surge.
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Only 25% of nursing home, assisted-living and other long-term care residents here have gotten vaccine
LOOKOUT EXCLUSIVE: “The information we get on this is really spotty. I’m kind of frustrated,” one county health official says. “We were hoping that they would all be done by now, at least the first round dose. And that hasn’t been the case.”
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California allows residents 65 and older to get COVID-19 vaccine, but doses remain limited
The federal guidelines call for anyone 65 and older to qualify now for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. In addition, the federal guidelines say anyone 16 to 64 years old with a documented medical condition should also qualify now.
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‘Game changer’: With Santa Cruzans 65-plus now eligible for vaccine, here’s what to know
LOOKOUT EXCLUSIVE: “The information we get on this is really spotty. I’m kind of frustrated,” one county health official…
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COVID-19 vaccines to be administered at Disneyland, a ‘super’ distribution site
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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How will the self-employed get vaccinated? There’s no clear answer
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel and other experts headline Lookout’s free community conversation about…
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When can I get my COVID-19 vaccine? California trying to ramp up distribution
For now, the vaccine is still designated for medical personnel and first responders. But officials expect to provide details soon about the next wave.