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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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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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    Kathryn Barnes

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