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Gila County first to expand vaccine eligibility to residents, workers 18 and up

Tony Paniagua visited a recent vaccination event to learn more about the county's approach.
by Tony Paniagua

Arizona marked a milestone this week with the announcement that more than a million residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Most people are vaccinating people ages 55 and up. But a few are ahead of the curve. With a population of just over 50,000, Gila County was the first to expand eligibility to include residents and workers ages 18 and up. Tony Paniagua visited a vaccination event in Globe to learn more about the county’s approach.

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