About a third (35%) of people living in rural areas said they probably would not or definitely would not get a Covid-19 vaccine, compared to about a quarter of suburban (27%) and urban residents (26%) who said the same. #coronavirusnc #vaccine northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

“The same people who are expected to give vaccines every day, all day, are the same people who are doing case investigation and contact tracing, data management, outbreak investigation, community outreach and communications” #coronavirusnc #vaccine #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

About a third (35%) of people living in rural areas said they probably would not or definitely would not get a Covid-19 vaccine, compared to about a quarter of suburban (27%) and urban residents (26%) who said the same. From @dailyyonder #coronavirusnc northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Today's story from @dailyyonder: Rural residents are more hesitant than their urban counterparts to get a Covid-19 vaccination, even though rural areas have higher rates of infections and deaths from the coronavirus. #coronavirusnc #vaccine northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

“There’s just not enough supply of vaccine here in a state. I feel like if we had more vaccine, people wouldn’t have to be more parsimonious about how to get it out to the different places.” #coronavirusnc #vaccine #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

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COVID-19 in western NC: Just the tip of the iceberg

April 13, 2020 by Melba Newsome

COVID-19 in western NC: Just the tip of the iceberg - North Carolina Health News

The number of COVID-19 cases in WNC is relatively low compared to the more populous areas in the state. But people on the front lines see a worrying trend that indicates it’s only a matter of time.

By Melba Newsome If you ask Bryan Hodge about the number of diagnosed coronavirus cases in western North Carolina, he can rattle off the exact number in each of 16 counties. He readily admits that, in addition to being obsessed with tracking the information, he also gets regular updates from his wife. Hodge is director […]

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COVID-19 in western NC: Just the tip of the iceberg

COVID-19 in western NC: Just the tip of the iceberg - North Carolina Health News