Access codes meant to give Californians of color priority access to Covid-19 vaccine slots have been getting passed around among other residents in the state, allowing some to cut the line and get appointments meant for underserved Black and Latino residents. The codes were one of the tools devised by California leaders to address inequities in vaccine distribution in the state. “If you are interested in getting a vaccine before this Wednesday, the link and access code are pasted below. “When we talk about vaccine access, we need to meet people where they are,” she said. Since learning of the misuse, the state will begin issuing individualized codes rather than group codes next week.

Source: The Guardian February 25, 2021 06:00 UTC