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Hialeah Mayor Reaches Out To Members Of Congress For Vaccine Help In His City

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is frustrated that COVID-19 vaccines have not made it to residents of his city.

He said he has yet to get a response from Gov. Ron DeSantis on why Hialeah has not received enough doses.

The mayor said neighboring cities have had assistance from state and federal authorities.

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As a result, Mayor Hernandez has reached out to members of Congress.

His request: "Please assist us with this urgent matter so that we together protect our most vulnerable population during the crisis."

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