Harder Demands Central Valley Receive Fair Share of Vaccines

Harder Demands Central Valley Receive Fair Share of Vaccines

Stanislaus & San Joaquin Receiving Nearly Half as Many Vaccines as Wealthier Counties

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder reacted to recent reporting on the Central Valley's proportional lack of vaccines. According to the Los Angeles Times vaccination tracker, Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties have fallen significantly behind their wealthier neighbors in vaccinations by population. While the two Central Valley counties have received less than 10,000 doses per 100,000 residents, Marin and Napa Counties have each received almost 20,000 doses per 100,000 residents.

"It's completely unacceptable that the Valley is getting half as many vaccines as other parts of the state," said Rep. Harder. "We've been left behind for too long, and I've written to the state demanding we get our fair share."

Rep. Harder has joined with Reps. Costa, Valadao and Nunes on a letter urging the Governor to open additional vaccination sites and resources for the Central Valley. Read the letter here.

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