In California -- a state that's been ravaged by the virus -- just 27% of the vaccines distributed have made it into arms. The problem in some places: not enough people to give the vaccine.
"Everyone is scrambling to get as many vaccinators as possible while every staff member is needed to assist with the surge," Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Tuesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised "aggressive action" to accelerate the process, including granting a waiver that will allow dentists to administer the vaccine after undergoing training.
In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the Maryland National Guard will begin dispatching emergency vaccination support teams across the state to help local health departments in tasks including administering vaccines. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper also announced Tuesday he mobilized the state's National Guard to help speed the pace of vaccinations.
Arizona National Guard members, meanwhile, have been "conducting refresher training to the first wave of Arizona residents who have volunteers to support vaccination sites statewide."
