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The U.K. government says it plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health service battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.

Orange County on Tuesday announced that it would immediately offer the vaccines to people 65 and older, acting in advance of the state’s revised guidance. Long Beach health officials announced Tuesday they will begin offering vaccines to residents 75 and older beginning Saturday, with clinics held weekly for people in that age group.

For now, LA County remains focused on vaccinating healthcare workers. Patrick Healy reported on NBC4 News on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.

It’s going to be a tough task and will require a coordinated effort to get more vaccines into the arms of people faster. NBC Bay Area’s Thom Jensen talks to a UCSF doctor about the distribution effort.

Shortly after several congressional leaders took to social media showing themselves getting the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu called them out on Twitter. Sununu told NBC10 Boston’s Katherine Underwood during a Sunday interview that he blames each and every one of the senators and representatives who got vaccinated before long-term care residents. Sens. Elizabeth Warren,...