Human Rights CommissionAug. 23, 2021

20210823 003b Public Health Recommendation DRAFT — original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20210726-003b: Public Health Crises and Vaccine Inequities WHEREAS, Covid19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted low income communities and communities of color; WHEREAS, solutions are not equitable in terms of digital access and transportation; and WHEREAS, the only way we can end this pandemic is vaccinating our population and reaching herd immunity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission recommends ease access to vaccine registration portals and administration of vaccines in a culturally sensitive manner by exploring all available means in order to create short, medium, and long-term solutions for public health crises and vaccine inequities in Austin. Date of Approval: July 26, 2021 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)