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MORE A health worker prepares a COVID vaccine shot at Dodger Stadium, a massive vaccination site in LA County, March 13, 2021. It s 25 miles from Hawaiian Gardens, but frequently it s the closest site with available appointments. Photo by Brian Hardzinski.
It was just before Christmas that Carl Kulzer started getting headaches. He felt dizzy and tired.
He found out a week later: He was positive for COVID-19. He’s since recovered and is doing well, but after that he was determined to get protected. “I thought hey, I better get this damn shot as soon as I can. I’m 83 years old, I’m no kid anymore.”
After months of COVID-19 closures, Los Angeles County unlocked a significant portion of its battered business sector Monday, allowing in-restaurant dining, gym workouts, movie-going and a host of other activities at indoor venues.
California on Monday began a new phase of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, making nearly half of all residents eligible for a shot and relying more than ever on public trust and honesty to make sure the doses get to those who need them most.
The changes add to the eligibility list more than 4 million people, most notably those 16 and older who have disabilities and underlying health conditions.
Previous eligibility tiers focused on certain jobs and age groups factors that are easily verifiable to determine whether those seeking the vaccine are entitled to it under state guidelines.
But there will be a much looser verification system for this new group due to issues of privacy and access. And despite eligibility lists provided by the state, there is still confusion about which health conditions are covered, so the true size of the new group is unclear.