Families, long-term care centers deal with vaccine hesitation
Families say the reluctance of some to receive the vaccine is taking a toll by delaying in-person visits. Author: Karla Hult Updated: 10:28 PM CST March 10, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS As the COVID vaccine rollout continues to reach more of the population, some families and long-term care facilities are urging caregivers to also receive the vaccine.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37.5% of long-term care staff, nationwide, had received the vaccine by early February. The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that number jumps significantly within the state: a Feb. 26 MDH report shows nearly 56% had received their first vaccine dose, and 46% had received their second.
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Nine months ago an outbreak killed at least 46 people. Now, the Verify team takes you inside a Virginia nursing home as a vaccine is distributed. Author: Gabe Cohen Updated: 9:53 PM EST January 12, 2021
ANNANDALE, Va. Jambor Zsolt has been desperately waiting for this moment.
As he sits in a makeshift vaccine clinic inside Annandale Healthcare Center in Virginia, he watches a pharmacist prepare a potential lifeline. He grows emotional thinking back on ten brutal months inside the nursing home.