Dallas Prioritizes Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to the Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods First

Dallas authorities have set a plan in motion to prioritize the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable neighborhoods first. The change was made after it was observed that a significant portion of the vaccine doses went to people in wealthy neighborhoods, as reported in an ABC8 article published on January 18, 2021. The Dallas local government has therefore modified its distribution plan to focus on the most vulnerable neighborhoods.

The health department of Dallas County has started prioritizing the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in mostly Latino and Black neighborhoods at Fair Park. This was done after early data revealed that many shots were being given to residents in northern communities. It was observed that more than 15 percent of the vaccine shots went to three high-income ZIP codes around University Park, Preston Hollow, and Far North Dallas.

Dallas County commissioners, in a divided vote, decided to vaccinate any person who complies with the states broader criteria, as long as they are registered to get a vaccine with the county and are residing in one of the 11 ZIP codes that they have identified. In the previous arrangement, the county had focused on giving the vaccine shots to residents who are 75 years old and above.

Local Dallas accident law firm Ward Maedgen has published a blog post about this change in plans for the distribution of vaccines in Dallas County to focus on the most vulnerable neighborhoods. This was done in response to the concerns raised when it was noticed that a large portion of the available vaccine doses went to the wealthy communities. The blog post praised the Dallas leadership for acting fast in coming up with a solution for the problem.

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The firm advises accident victims to do some record keeping and take photos of the scene for use as evidence, ensure that police arrive at the scene and a police report is made, get medical attention, and consult with a qualified accident lawyer.

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