“Because we’re not in an emergency and there aren’t any of those other restrictions involved, this is the best option folks have to stay safe.”
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — The newest COVID-19 vaccine is days away from being made available. However, federal emergency funding for the pandemic has come to an end, and the vaccines could cost hundreds of dollars for families that don’t have insurance.
Nonprofits, like La Familia Counseling Center, and Sacramento County Public Health are partnering to make sure everyone can still get a vaccine for free.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, this is the first flu season where California will not be under a state of emergency due to the coronavirus. At the same time, the newest COVID-19 vaccine is just days from being offered.
“Because we’re not in an emergency and there aren’t any of those other restrictions involved, this is the best option that folks have to stay safe,” said Rachel …