'Severe vaccine shortage' hinders Cambridge's rollout plan COVID-19 infection rates remain near peak levels; 'We cannot let our guard down,' says city manager Adam Sennott Wicked Local Cambridge is hoping to get more COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate Phase 2 populations, as it attempts to address gaps in access and outreach amid a statewide vaccine shortage. City Manager Louis DePasquale updated City Council on the city’s vaccination efforts and infection statistics during Wednesday night’s rescheduled council meeting. As part of Phase 1, Cambridge Pandemic Collaborative administered 1,231 COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 11-15 to first responders (909), as well as clients and staff at homeless shelter and meals programs (322).