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Central Mississippi Health Services to host wellness event amidst rise in COVID-19 cases
Free exams, vaccinations available July 31 Share Updated: 6:41 AM CDT Jul 26, 2021
Free exams, vaccinations available July 31 Share Updated: 6:41 AM CDT Jul 26, 2021
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Show Transcript IS OUTSIDE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITH E TH DETAILS. THIS RISE IN CASES IS COMING WITH A RISE IN HOSPITALIZATIONS. (EDDIE CARSON // EDDIE S SOUL FOOD OWNER) (3 SECS) THIS UFF STAIN T NO JOKE. IT S REALLY TAKING PEOPLE OUT. RISING CONCERNS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE STATE WI TH ONLY 34 PERCENT OF OUR POPULATION FULLY VACCINATED. (KENNETH STOKES // COUNCILMAN) (2 SECS) WE RE REALLY TRYING TO MAKE SURE WE ARE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO GET THESE SHOTS. CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES AND THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS ANYONE TWELVE AND OLDER TO GET VACCINAT. ED THIS HELPS TO PROTECT THE VULNERABLE POPULATION. PEOPLE WHO ARE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED AND CHILDREN WH
In Miss. panel discussion, Dr. Fauci says he understands vaccine distrust in Black community
In Mississippi panel discussion, Dr. Fauci says he understands vaccine distrust in Black community By Courtney Ann Jackson | February 12, 2021 at 8:31 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 3:29 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - There are some improving statistics about more Black Mississippians taking the COVID-19 vaccine, but the state health officer says there’s a long way to go.
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Tougaloo College and a panel of Mississippi doctors to talk about coronavirus, particularly it’s impact on minorities.
“There’s a great deal of disparity in that African-Americans have a greater incidence of infection,” said Fauci. And the attitudes towards the vaccine are something Fauci says need to be considered.