Two new probable cases of monkeypox were identified, bringing the number of New Yorkers diagnosed to 11, according data. Most cases are in New York City.
It s not because there s a lack of vaccines. There are plenty available.
The question of why members of these communities are less likely to be vaccinated may boil down to a lack of trust.
Reasons for distrust of the vaccine vary, but seem to revolvearound the same concept of mistrusting information, according to those who attended the meeting at RECAP.
Since Hale and Harrigan’s businesses have been successful, commented RECAP CEO Charles Quinn during the meeting, this shows that they are trusted by their customers and the community. Therefore, they could play a major role in convincing others to get vaccines.
Friday was the first day Sullivan County began vaccinating residents over 65 years-old of age. The county was able to administer 165 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.