California is going all in on a new strategy: flooding those communities hardest hit by COVID-19 with vaccine doses.
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Officials say they hope the shift will not only slow the spread of the disease and tackle inequities in who is receiving vaccines, but also speed up reopening of the economy by inoculating essential workers who are putting themselves at greater risk. latimes.com/california/sto…
The state will now provide 40% of its available supplies to underserved areas — places that have experienced a disproportionate share of the pandemic’s pain, yet still lag behind when it comes to getting vaccines. latimes.com/california/sto…
The change in California’s strategy reflects the view from officials that they must more equitably balance vaccinating those most in danger of dying of COVID-19 and those who have the greatest risk of contracting and spreading the disease because of where they work and live. 
Deciding who should get access to the COVID-19 vaccine has long been an ethical minefield, as the demand and need for doses has continually outstripped supply. latimes.com/california/sto…
But some experts say giving priority to residents in higher-risk communities makes sense right now.
Read the full story from @LukeMMoney, @skarlamangla, @LATMelissaHealy and @ronlin: latimes.com/california/sto…
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