Leon County hospitals, elected leaders host weekly panel addressing COVID-19
On Friday, top leaders in Leon County from local government to the medical field gathered via Zoom to provide the community with a look at where things stand now with the coronavirus.
and last updated 2021-01-22 18:46:23-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â On Friday, top leaders in Leon County from local government to the medical field gathered via Zoom to provide the community with a look at where things stand now with the coronavirus.
Local hospitals say they are treating fewer people for COVID-19, but Capital Regional Medical Center s CEO Dr. Trey Blake says it s too early to celebrate.
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website says. And health officials say as many people as possible ideally 75% of the population need to get vaccinated to end the pandemic.
Holmes emphasized the importance of creating an atmosphere of trust in Leon County for the COVID-19 vaccinations, especially among those who remember such glaring historical examples of Black people abused for medical experimentation, such as the Tuskegee Study.
“We do not want any communities to be left behind, Holmes said. “I think it is our calling to make sure all people are well and healthy.