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    How a tenant helped her 88-year-old landlord get vaccinated against COVID

    Elderly people were among the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but many are now getting left behind as eligibility widens. There are language barriers and transportation issues.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 11, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Elderly people were among the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but many are now getting left behind as eligibility widens. There are language barriers and transportation issues. But the biggest problem has been the digital divide, especially for older people who live alone. KCRW shares the story of an elderly landlord, without family nearby, who gets help from his tenant.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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