Equity in vaccine distribution

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No one was underserved because it was a randomized sign up

Don't you see that a randomized sign up via computer benefits people who can do their jobs from home, people with computers/computer savvy, reliable internet connections, and native english speakers?

That's why you can't just say randomized = equitable. You have to do more for people who don't have all the advantages at their fingertips in order to make it equiable.

At some point, people need to take care of themselves and figure it out. The information is available to everyone, in multiple languages. My mother, who is 84 and does not use a computer and barely speaks English figured out how to get on the waiting list. She has several friends who are low income, elderly, not computer savvy figure out how to get on the list. Some went to the grocery store pharmacy to sign up, others had family members help. Churches are.offering assistance. Don't equate inequity with not interested.
I live in east county and I can tell you that POC that want the vaccine have figured out what they need to do to get it. They are stuck on the waiting list like everyone else.

There is no waiting list in DC.

[Anonymous]

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No one was underserved because it was a randomized sign up

Don't you see that a randomized sign up via computer benefits people who can do their jobs from home, people with computers/computer savvy, reliable internet connections, and native english speakers?

That's why you can't just say randomized = equitable. You have to do more for people who don't have all the advantages at their fingertips in order to make it equiable.

There was a PHONE LINE.

Can you not extrapolate to understand that many of the same problems will persist with a phone line? You seriously can't make the connection without me telling you that some jobs allow you to stay on the phone as long as necessary and dial back as much as necessary because you can do your job from home or are wealthy enough to stay home while your spouse works, but other jobs, such as city bus driver, will not afford that luxury? You seriously need me to explicitly say this to you?

I find your social justice commentary offensive. Do you really think that these.people can't figure out how to get on the list to get a vaccine? Those that struggle the hardest in life are the most resourceful. They don't need to be coddled.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Is non-resident medical staff? Homeless too? What is in that statistic?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

About a third of DC's weekly allocation goes through the portal/phone line. Another third goes to hospitals and clinics, the last third for targeted groups (currently includes FEMS, MPD, DOC and teachers)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

I haven't seen any confirmation that they actually "got" this promise of vaccines (if so great, but havent seen that), and it is still far below what DC's dished out. It would be good to see some real DC GOV accounting on this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

About a third of DC's weekly allocation goes through the portal/phone line. Another third goes to hospitals and clinics, the last third for targeted groups (currently includes FEMS, MPD, DOC and teachers)

Yes, crumbs since everyone in the other two lists who is a resident is ALSO calling the phone line/website. Wouldnt you see which one came up first? Terrible , not transparent system DC has devised - going back to a PPs original point about the simplicity and success of W Va.

[Anonymous]

Trayon White Isn’t Addressing His Comments on Vaccines
"you really think I would be promoting something that's going to be giving vaccines to my people?"

Hmm? Think it made a difference?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

About a third of DC's weekly allocation goes through the portal/phone line. Another third goes to hospitals and clinics, the last third for targeted groups (currently includes FEMS, MPD, DOC and teachers)

Yes, crumbs since everyone in the other two lists who is a resident is ALSO calling the phone line/website. Wouldnt you see which one came up first? Terrible , not transparent system DC has devised - going back to a PPs original point about the simplicity and success of W Va.

What are you even talking about? Only residents over 65 and independent licensed health care providers (of which there are very few who are still not vaccinated) can use the website. Teachers can't use the portal; they book their appointments through Childrens or One Medical, who have been distributing those vaccines.

Just because you don't seem to understand the basics doesn't mean it's a terrible system.

[Anonymous]

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No one was underserved because it was a randomized sign up

Don't you see that a randomized sign up via computer benefits people who can do their jobs from home, people with computers/computer savvy, reliable internet connections, and native english speakers?

That's why you can't just say randomized = equitable. You have to do more for people who don't have all the advantages at their fingertips in order to make it equiable.

At some point, people need to take care of themselves and figure it out. The information is available to everyone, in multiple languages. My mother, who is 84 and does not use a computer and barely speaks English figured out how to get on the waiting list. She has several friends who are low income, elderly, not computer savvy figure out how to get on the list. Some went to the grocery store pharmacy to sign up, others had family members help. Churches are.offering assistance. Don't equate inequity with not interested.
I live in east county and I can tell you that POC that want the vaccine have figured out what they need to do to get it. They are stuck on the waiting list like everyone else.

I agree to an extent. My parents are in a different state where frankly the various avenues of pursuing a vaccine are even more confusing than DC, but similarly once you are eligible, you are responsible for finding the vaccine. No one is going to seek you out. They don’t seem in any rush, I’ve offered to help find something and they just think it’s a waste of time due to limited supply. I just imagine there are many like that around here, not anti-vax per se, but not convinced it’s worth the effort right now.

However, since there is a concerted effort to get healthcare/teachers/etc. vaccinated, I think DC should provide similar efforts for other essential workers next. Maybe there are already plans to do so. People who are out there working in person often have the least time to jump through this process.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

About a third of DC's weekly allocation goes through the portal/phone line. Another third goes to hospitals and clinics, the last third for targeted groups (currently includes FEMS, MPD, DOC and teachers)

Yes, crumbs since everyone in the other two lists who is a resident is ALSO calling the phone line/website. Wouldnt you see which one came up first? Terrible , not transparent system DC has devised - going back to a PPs original point about the simplicity and success of W Va.

What are you even talking about? Only residents over 65 and independent licensed health care providers (of which there are very few who are still not vaccinated) can use the website. Teachers can't use the portal; they book their appointments through Childrens or One Medical, who have been distributing those vaccines.

Just because you don't seem to understand the basics doesn't mean it's a terrible system.

Please read carefully. I said all eligible residents are calling the hotline /trawling the website for 30% 9f vaccinations allocated that way. Even if aome eventually are offered a spot by hospitals, they dont know they will be. Its an inefficient, confusing system. And no to more "essential workers" unless they are also residents, or have proof they work daily in DC in a frontline way. If not, they can get it in Md or Va when their category comes up.. Now that we have done health care + education woekers with lots from the whole DMV courtesy of us, DC residents should come first until there is evidence of true vaccine reciprocty with neighnoring states. Giving half the vaccines we are allocated to non residents first, is not "equity" for DC residents.

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

I haven't seen any confirmation that they actually "got" this promise of vaccines (if so great, but havent seen that), and it is still far below what DC's dished out. It would be good to see some real DC GOV accounting on this.

Oh, I'm so happy you asked. It's in Director Turnage's testimony and accompanying slide deck from February 1, as well as lots of other information about second doses, vaccine hesitancy, etc.

https://dhcf.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhcf/release_content/attachments/Vaccine%20Roundtable%20Testimony%202-2021.pdf
https://dhcf.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhcf/release_content/attachments/Vaccine%20Presentation%20For%20Committee%20On%20Health%20-%202.1.21.pdf

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Anonymous wrote:DC is trying to get the vaccine more equitably distributed across the city. If you don't like that approach, feel free to take it up with your councilmember.

I am seriously disappointed in my fellow DC residents who are throwing out disinformation and seem to show such a callous disregard for the less fortunate, but will take comfort in the fact that my real-life neighbors over here in Ward 5 are working hard to care for our seniors and most vulnerable.

To all DC residents: don't forget that new appointments will be available to ALL those who are eligible tomorrow at 9 am.

As far as I can see, Ward 8 vaccines are getting gobbled up by other Wards during the "set aside". Should there be sign up kiosks and a special clinic (like for DCPS teachers) for Ward 8?

Like gobbled up by Ward 5'ers for example. Very little vaccine at all is getting into arms in Ward 8.

Not sure why you're picking out Ward 5, but okay. Here's the data (again) on the percent of each Ward's seniors that have gotten a shot. Second visualization:

Ward 3: 33%
Ward 2: 28%
Ward 1: 28%
Ward 4: 27%
Ward 6: 21%
Ward 5: 15%
Ward 7: 13%
Ward 8: 11%

First off, DC, like everywhere is doing a horrible job collecting data. They will be the first to admit any conclusions about race or anything else is full of holes. Second, Ward 5 has had more vaccines than Ward 8 from what has been counted (maybe the next special allocation should go to only Ward 8?) . Last, what is clear is DC is doing a bangup job vaccinating Non-Residents. About half so far.

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/data/vaccination

Yes, the non-residents is due to the large number of healthcare workers who work at the eight (?) DC hospitals as well as probably some teachers.
DC did get 8,000 vaccines from MD and VA for a total of 16,000 to try to offset it.

I would be fine with a setaside in Ward 8 only. DC could give out all 3600 shots next week to Ward 8 only and they STILL wouldn't have as many seniors vaccinated as Ward 3.

Whomever it is, that is vaccine that DC was given by the FEDS based on population going to out of staters. After these set-asides and what has been given to hospitals to allocate to recent patients on their lists with insurance, spots DC residents from any Ward are trying to get throigh the web/phone hotlines are literally crumbs. What is DC releasing this way weekly? Around 2,000? It's laughable to even worry about who is getting what, since few residents are getting anything this way.

About a third of DC's weekly allocation goes through the portal/phone line. Another third goes to hospitals and clinics, the last third for targeted groups (currently includes FEMS, MPD, DOC and teachers)

Yes, crumbs since everyone in the other two lists who is a resident is ALSO calling the phone line/website. Wouldnt you see which one came up first? Terrible , not transparent system DC has devised - going back to a PPs original point about the simplicity and success of W Va.

What are you even talking about? Only residents over 65 and independent licensed health care providers (of which there are very few who are still not vaccinated) can use the website. Teachers can't use the portal; they book their appointments through Childrens or One Medical, who have been distributing those vaccines.

Just because you don't seem to understand the basics doesn't mean it's a terrible system.

Please read carefully. I said all eligible residents are calling the hotline /trawling the website for 30% 9f vaccinations allocated that way. Even if aome eventually are offered a spot by hospitals, they dont know they will be. Its an inefficient, confusing system. And no to more "essential workers" unless they are also residents, or have proof they work daily in DC in a frontline way. If not, they can get it in Md or Va when their category comes up.. Now that we have done health care + education woekers with lots from the whole DMV courtesy of us, DC residents should come first until there is evidence of true vaccine reciprocty with neighnoring states. Giving half the vaccines we are allocated to non residents first, is not "equity" for DC residents.

I did read carefully. Your gaslighting is so tiresome. You literally said:

Yes, crumbs since everyone in the other two lists who is a resident is ALSO calling the phone line/website. Wouldnt you see which one came up first?

So, everyone who is an eligible teacher and can schedule an appointment with One Medical is also calling the phone line that is limited to residents and over 65? The bucket of vaccines for teachers cannot be accessed by senior citizens, and vice versa. That is literally the point of having separate buckets, to make sure that at least part of every eligible population gets some access every week.

It is true that seniors can register with some of the hospitals/providers and try to get appointments that way, the same way that people in MD are registering with the state and also trying through Holy Cross and Giant. Those vaccines are limited to over 65 and DC residents only.

For frontline workers out of state - shrug. Teachers who teach in DC schools should all be vaccinated by DC. Healthcare workers who work in DC should be vaccinated by their employer. I want the grocery store workers in DC where I shop to be vaccinated because that is where I, DC resident, am going to be in contact with them. I hope that once we get into other essential workers that there will be reciprocity with DC and MD. Both the Mayor and Nesbitt have said there will be but I guess we will see how that plays out over the coming weeks.

Also, I am laughing a little bit that the same person who thought set asides for zip codes was "too much bureaucracy, too slow, just give the shots to anyone who wants them" is now saying we need to segregate out employees by state of residence. The virus isn't going to stop at state borders, so anything that gets shots into the DMV will help all of us. Thank goodness!!!