EXPLAINER: Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes

EXPLAINER: Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes

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https://apnews.com/5590b7f0cdd5d649f5f52d8c26e48112

Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots open up.

They've provided relief to families helping older relatives find scarce appointments. But not all public health officials think they're a good idea.

EXPLAINER: Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes

Feb 25, 2021, 6:44pm UTC
https://apnews.com/5590b7f0cdd5d649f5f52d8c26e48112 > Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots open up. > They've provided relief to families helping older relatives find scarce appointments. But not all public health officials think they're a good idea.