âIâm not getting it unless itâs mandatedâ: Why many African Americans distrust the COVID-19 vaccine As COVID-19 spreads throughout Mississippi, the Black community still continues to see staggering numbers of fatalities, however, the number of vaccinations seem to stay at a relatively low rate of only 15%, according to MSDH. (Source: WLOX) By Akim Powell | January 23, 2021 at 9:03 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 3:15 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As COVID-19 spreads throughout Mississippi, the Black community still continues to see staggering numbers of fatalities. However, the number of vaccinations seems to stay at a relatively low rate of only 15%, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.