Counties say they welcome change if that means more clarity and information, but also warned that local governments are the eyes on the ground that ensure vulnerable populations — including people without insurance or in hard-hit communities — are inoculated. But the news was not welcomed in the Silicon Valley county of Santa Clara, where county executive Dr. Jeff Smith said he has been “trying to decipher press releases and announcements" to figure out what will happen. The county is among those pleading for more vaccine, saying they are limited only by supply. “That really, really fries me," Supervisor Mike Wasserman said. “Sacramento’s being stupid by taking away something that we're doing and thinking they can do it better."

Source: Daily Sun January 26, 2021 23:37 UTC