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COVID-19 vaccine allocation creates ‘vaccine deserts’ in parts of Philly

An immigrant advocacy group and Jefferson University Hospitals are prepared to start providing doses in a community without easy vaccine access, but are waiting for city approval.

Thoai Nguyen, CEO of SEAMAAC, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March, 2, 2021. “Large majority of South Philly has been completely ignored,” Nguyen said. “I’m just angry that the city is ignoring immigrants and refugees. Not thinking about language barriers and digital divide. Just making it difficult for people in general. I’m disappointed and I think the city officials need to be held accountable.”
Thoai Nguyen, CEO of SEAMAAC, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March, 2, 2021. “Large majority of South Philly has been completely ignored,” Nguyen said. “I’m just angry that the city is ignoring immigrants and refugees. Not thinking about language barriers and digital divide. Just making it difficult for people in general. I’m disappointed and I think the city officials need to be held accountable.”Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER