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Blacks, Hispanics and people in fair or poor health showed the biggest jumps in vaccine receptiveness.
The agency advises that infection-control measures be put in place during visits, such as social distancing and outdoors visits when possible.
The company is now administering vaccines in roughly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico.
The Vaccine Community Connectors pilot aims to enable the vaccination of 2 million 65-plus seniors in vulnerable communities.
Both Oklahoma City hospitals serve patients recovering from strokes and other long-term illnesses or injuries.
The treatment uses two monoclonal antibodies, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, to treat nonhospitalized high-risk COVID-19 patients.
Social determinants of health become an important factor in determining whether certain populations are more vulnerable than others.
Race and socioeconomic status have a profound impact on whether people contract the virus.
The vaccine, which is 66% effective overall in preventing illness, will be distributed in smaller numbers than previously thought.
The company also announced an affordable housing initiative from a $114 million investment in 2020.