Providers throughout Los Angeles County administered 144,000 fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses last week compared with the week prior — the clearest evidence yet that the demand for doses has dropped significantly. Though virtually all the coronavirus-related news coming out of L.A. County has been positive lately, officials say it would be premature to declare victory in the long-running battle against the pandemic. Kim-Farley said public health officials will need to work with behavioral scientists to craft specific messages for people in each of those categories. AdvertisementAppointment-free vaccinations also will be available at all mobile sites as well as the locations at Lincoln Park, San Fernando Park, Pierce College, USC, L.A. Southwest College, Century City and Cal State L.A., officials said. To address the concerns of holdouts, health officials regularly point to the high level of protection the vaccines provide against COVID-19.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 03, 2021 18:15 UTC