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Two LA County supervisors urge flexibility in rationing COVID-19 shots

by The AV Times Staff • January 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County continued to make vaccinating health care workers and first responders against COVID-19 its first priority but two supervisors have called for the process to be quickly expanded.

Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn are calling on the county to begin vaccinating people 65 and older as soon as possible because they make up more than 70% of COVID-19-related fatalities.

“Efficient and effective distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to our residents and communities is the most critical hurdle in our ability to recover from this virus,” Barger said.

“Governor (Gavin) Newsom has encouraged all counties to open up vaccination appointments,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “L.A. County needs to follow the state’s lead without further delay.”

In accordance with California guidelines, the county continues to prioritize health care workers as mandated in Phase 1A, but “expects to complete this phase in the coming weeks given the size and scope of the region,” Barger said.

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