Friday, January 31, 2025

COVID-19: San Mateo calls for vaccination priority in East Palo Alto and low-income communities

San Mateo County calls for COVID-19 vaccination priority in East Palo Alto and low-income communities, areas affected by SARS-CoV-2.

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Pamela Cruz. Pen sula 360 Press [P360P].

Officials in the San Mateo County They have asked the federal government and the state of California to prioritize residents of East Palo Alto and other low-income communities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as they have been among the areas most affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

And many low-wage essential workers live in these areas, so local, state and federal governments need to focus on improving the quality of life for the people who put themselves at risk every day to keep things moving forward, said Democratic State Senator Josh Becker.