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In the early weeks of Covid-19 vaccine rollout, vaccines are getting to the states but not into the arms of people. The federal government has promised 20 million people would be vaccinated by the end of December, but just over 5 million people have received their first-dose vaccinations. In some states, hospitals are opening up times for vaccinations. Getting an appointment is another challenge.
“It is the hunger games. You have all these elderly people and you say here’s a website, here’s a phone number, good luck, may you ever be lucky, have at it,” Cory Morrocco said in Florida. She s waiting to get a vaccine.
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The Florida health care systems said in a joint statement:
As hospitals serving communities across Florida, we know all of us need to do our part and keep wearing masks. But, here s what we also know: The science has not changed. Masks slow the spread of COVID-19. So, please join us as we all embrace this simple ask: Wear. Care. Share with #MaskUp. Together, wearing is caring. And together, we are saving lives.
Local mask mandates
St. Lucie and Indian River counties each passed mask mandates over the summer that remain in effect. Martin County, which now has the most coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents on the Treasure Coast, nixed its mandate in October.