'Paramedic Of The Year' Arrested For Stealing Covid Vaccines In Florida

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Several vaccine thefts in the U.S. have been reported.

Authorities in Polk County, Florida, have arrested and charged a paramedic after he allegedly helped steal three Covid-19 vaccines, in what is the latest case of theft involving the vaccine that's in short supply across much of the United States....

Tuesday’s announcement of the arrest comes after the CEO of Philadelphia's"Philly Fighting COVID" group was photographed allegedly stuffing vaccines into his bag on Saturday, according toIn Houston, a doctor was charged after taking leftover vaccine doses that were set to expire from a distribution site on Dec. 29, giving about nine shots off-site, including to his ill wife.

A Harris County judge dropped the charge on Monday but prosecutors plan to continue pursuing the case, according to the23.5 million. That's how many shots of Covid-19 vaccine have been given in the U.S., according toPresident Joe Biden has vowed that at least 100 million shots will have been given by his 100th day in office.Vaccine shortages are still being reported around the U.S., leading to appointments for some being canceled to preserve second doses for those already receiving a shot.

 

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