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L.A. Closes Mass Vaccination Sites Over Shortage of Doses

L.A. Closes Mass Vaccination Sites Over Shortage of Doses

FromKQED's The California Report


L.A. Closes Mass Vaccination Sites Over Shortage of Doses

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The City of Los Angeles has temporarily closed five of its COVID-19 vaccination super-centers, including the one at Dodger Stadium, because of a shortage of vaccine supplies. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti is urging state and federal officials to fix the problem.

A professional vocalist is doing her part to help people during the pandemic. Nova Jimenez is serenading the elderly at a retirement home, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Reporter: Chloe Veltman, KQED

Governor Gavin Newsom is currently negotiating with legislators over a deal that could be reached as early as Friday. The $6.6 billion deal could send students back this year, starting with the youngest, perhaps up through elementary school.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED

Dozens of community and business leaders have sent a letter to Governor Newsom and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, demanding that school staff get COVID vaccines before they can reopen. But there could be a delay in getting the doses to teachers.
Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW

Although he lost the election and is in the midst of a post-presidential impeachment trial, Donald Trump maintains his grip on the GOP. But a group of Republicans and former party officials are discussing the possibility of forming a new center-right party. 
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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