SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the state would be opening up vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older on April 15, a decision that will surely help communities hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Comedian W. Kamau Bell, Dr. Alok Patel and pastor Jackie Thompson joined ABC7's 3 p.m. show 'Getting Answers' to talk about vaccine distribution and why we're seeing differences in who's getting shots.
Watch the video in the media player above to see the full converstation.
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