Coronavirus in Texas

Volunteers stepping up in hard-hit Laredo to administer COVID-19 vaccine

The virus has overwhelmed hospitals in the border town. One medical worker says the COVID-19 vaccine is giving people hope. Listen to her story in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.

By Alana Rocha, Todd Wiseman, Justin Dehn and Jackson Barton

Jan. 30, 20216 AM Central

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Mayra Gomez, a medical assistant in Laredo, wants everyone in her hometown to take COVID-19 seriously. The virus has overwhelmed hospitals in the border town. The 36-year-old is volunteering to administer the vaccine through the local fire department to help stifle the virus’ spread.

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