Vaccine shortages are frustrating

The rollout for the COVID-19 vaccine has been frustrating, not just in San Diego County, but across the State of California. While there is some good news, with the opening of the Super Station at Cal State San Marcos, there is a growing disappointment with the way the vaccine is being allocated and I completely understand.

The County of San Diego has created the infrastructure to be able to administer the vaccines, the challenge is, there are simply not enough doses. The good news is, as soon as we receive more, we will be able to act quickly and get people inoculated.

More good news, the County of San Diego has partnered with fire agencies around the County to allocate vaccines in the unincorporated areas. Valley Center, Fallbrook and other areas soon will have vaccinations coming to their communities.

This past week, I toured the Super Station in San Marcos as well as the Borrego Springs site and was amazed at the efficiency. I want to thank all of the healthcare workers, our firefighters and everyone who has jumped in during this time of need. We appreciate your amazing work.

I’m going to continue to push for the state and federal government to give us more doses and I believe strongly that the most vulnerable should be given the vaccine immediately, to save as many lives as possible.

Also, I'm advocating for the County of San Diego to allow both law enforcement and teachers to receive the vaccine right now. We must get our teachers vaccinated, so we can get our kids back in the classroom.