https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/03/01/california-launches-new-covid-19-vaccine-system-what-bay-area-residents-should-know/ > California on Monday launched a new COVID-19 vaccine distribution system operated by insurance giant Blue Shield of California, a shift that state officials say will speed up the rollout of doses and unify what’s been a county-by-county patchwork of eligibility standards. > But for Bay Area residents, it will take a few more weeks to notice any difference.