Mesa event focuses on vaccinating Asian, Pacific Islander communities Mesa event focuses on vaccinating Asian, Pacific Islander communities A vaccination drive was held at the AZ International Marketplace on April 23 and 24 in an effort to provide the COVID-19 shot to the Asian and Pacific Islander community. MESA, Ariz. - As more and more Arizonans have become vaccinated against COVID-19, work is being done behind the scenes to get the shots out to underserved communities. Hundreds lined up over the course of two days at the Arizona International Marketplace in Mesa. This vaccination drive offered Moderna shots is different than many others, focusing on the underserved Asian and Pacific Islander community.