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Local governments make extra efforts to ensure vulnerable residents aren't left behind
I priority population in early vaccine rollout, many senior citizens faced obstacles to accessing systems overly reliant on technology or specific communication methods. To fill this gap, adult children, caregivers, family friends, and others began making arrangements for their parents and other loved ones to register and obtain the vaccine. Even for those with some technological acumen, this process was fraught with difficulties and frustrations.
For those without someone to shepherd them through the process, local governments once again developed innovative ways to reach out to the community to take care of their residents. Most communities have excellent data on how many seniors they have and where they live. Employees know best practices for locating and scheduling senior services.
Hanover,...