Chicago Vaccine Hunters

Eli Coustan is just 13, but the teen from Evanston is helping older residents, including his grandparents, schedule appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has his story, and the link to his website can be found here.

Frustration is growing among some Illinois residents who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but are struggling to get an appointment as health officials urge patience, warning that supply is low.

It’s been stressful and difficult for some people trying to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, and now some Chicagoans are hoping to help secure appointments for seniors desperate who need the shot.

Two women in the Chicago area are working to hunt down coronavirus vaccination appointments for those unable to find an open slot. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.