Gottlieb: Govt’s Vaccine Allocation Plans Could Create Access Issues

Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb warned that the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation plan could create access issues for underserved communities and older populations, and he urged officials to focus on mitigating any potential disruptions, including weighing how to help states set up mobile vaccination sites. He has similar concerns with the government’s plan to let states allocate antibody therapies to hospital emergency rooms, as he says it could block access for older populations who might not be able to...