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The FDA has granted emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly's COVID-19 antibody treatment for high-risk patients. Eli Lilly plans to produce up to 1 million doses by mid-year. The U.S. government will distribute vaccines to 250 community health centers, focusing on underserved populations. This initiative aims to reach homeless, agricultural, and migrant workers, and public housing residents. Eventually, over 1,300 centers will be included.

What is the purpose of sending coronavirus vaccines directly to community health centers?

How many community health centers will the program eventually include?