It may seem at times that the high hopes for the COVID-19 vaccination rollout have fizzled since December, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization to the first vaccine. The Biden administration promised it would work with vaccine makers to increase production of doses, and it has delivered. Last month, it was among the worst states in using its share of COVID-19 vaccine doses. Now, thanks to the opening of mass vaccination centers, it’s about average and has administered about 6.3 million shots. And while disparities in vaccine distribution are concerning, we are heartened by how quickly state and federal leaders have moved to open vaccination sites in underserved communities.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 18, 2021 11:02 UTC