Published on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 4:25pm
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho public health officials are grappling with how to encourage coronavirus vaccinations for residents who are hesitant to get the shots, and they’re letting new groups get in line in the meantime.
About 55% percent of residents 65 and older have had at least one shot, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director Dave Jeppesen said Tuesday, and demand among that age group appears to be waning even as the state’s supply of vaccine increases.
“This has resulted in some vaccine providers struggling to fill up their available appointments,” he said.