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‘What else can I do for my race?:’ DeLand research facility recruiting minorities for COVID-19 vaccine trials
DeLAND, Fla. – A DeLand research facility is actively recruiting minority participants for its COVID-19 vaccine trials because study officials said they are currently underrepresented.Gregorio Rivera received his first dose of the vaccine at Accel Research Sites on Wednesday.“If somehow I can help them find a cure or something to at least alleviate the situation, I think I did my part as a citizen,” Rivera said.Rivera’s drive to serve our country is still strong after spending 15 years serving in the United States Army.[TRENDING: Mom kicked off flight after toddler won’t wear mask | Cops: Man stabs librarian in eye with scissors | UCF to conduct random COVID-19 tests on students]The 64-year-old is originally from Puerto Rico and now lives