On this edition of Your Call, we're getting an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in California. All Californians ages 50 and older are eligible to get the vaccine as of today, April 1. Eligibility will be expanded to all Californians ages 16 and older starting April 15.
According to the state’s vaccine dashboard, more than 18 million vaccine doses have been administered statewide. Around 30 percent of Californians have now received at least one dose. What questions do you have?
Guest:
Anna Maria Barry-Jester, senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News & California Healthline
Web Resources:
Find out if it’s your turn to get the vaccine / or call: 833-422-4255
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