But the effort to vaccinate the homeless population and the skid row community, which is just getting underway, is fraught with obstacles. AdvertisementAdvertisementHuonglan Tran observes Vernal Primus, 69, for side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at Los Angeles Christian Health Centers. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)A transient population is, by its nature, a moving target. AdvertisementRegistered nurse Katherine Han administers a COVID-19 shot to Cornelius Kincy as part of a broad effort to vaccinate L.A’s homeless population. She added that specific public health messaging should be created for the homeless population to overcome whatever lingering distrust might exist.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 15, 2021 14:02 UTC