Grocery store employees and other essential workers had expected to soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Governor Lamont says the state’s vaccination plan will focus on age groups.

Today, we talk with Dr. Deidre Gifford, Acting Commissioner of the state Department of Public Health.  We ask: how does this new plan impact vaccine equity?

Do you have questions about how this vaccination plan affects you or your loved ones?

GUESTS:

• Dr. Deidre Gifford - Acting Commissioner of Department of Public Health and Commissioner of the Department of Social Services for the State of Connecticut
• Dr. Bisola Ojikutu - Infectious disease specialist in the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her work focuses on addressing disparities in infectious disease risk, prevention, care and treatment.

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