Some Want California to Wait Lifting COVID Rules for Vaccinated
The CDC has updated its coronavirus guidelines to let vaccinated residents resume most activities, indoor and outdoor, without a mask. But some experts want the state to wait another month and see how numbers change.
May 14, 2021 • (TNS) Some health experts are questioning whether federal officials moved too fast in relaxing mask recommendations that would allow for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings. And they are suggesting California and local leaders move a bit more cautiously in easing mask mandates.
Dr. John Swartzberg, a clinical professor emeritus of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health s infectious diseases division, said, There is good science to support changing our policy. On the other hand, I m surprised they came out with it this soon. I would ve liked to have had another month under my belt of
Southern California health agencies and other providers began vaccinating youth ages 12 to 15 against COVID-19, with federal authorities giving final approval.
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Only about one-third of Latino and Black Californians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while majorities of white and Asian American Pacific Islander Californians have, according to a Times analysis.
The Times analysis found that 33% of Latino residents and 34% of Black residents of the state have received at least one dose of vaccine. By contrast, 50% of white residents, 46% of Native American residents and 60% of Asian American Pacific Islander residents have received a dose.
The Times analysis also found that people living in California’s most disadvantaged areas ranked according to a variety of economic and social indicators were also less likely to have received a shot.
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.
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Only about one-third of Latino and Black Californians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while majorities of white and Asian American Pacific Islander Californians have, according to a Times analysis.
The Times analysis found that 33% of Latino residents and 34% of Black residents of the state have received at least one dose of vaccine. By contrast, 50% of white residents, 46% of Native American residents and 60% of Asian American Pacific Islander residents have received a dose.
The Times analysis also found that people living in California’s most disadvantaged areas ranked according to a variety of economic and social indicators were also less likely to have received a shot.