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Columbus Black physicians stress importance of COVID-19 vaccine
The Columbus Black Physicians Network is out with this urgent message about how to stay safe from the novel coronavirus and the importance of getting the vaccine. Author: Tracy Townsend Updated: 6:33 AM EST February 22, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new and direct message for communities of color from medical experts who look at them.
The Columbus Black Physicians Network is out with this urgent message about how to stay safe from the novel coronavirus and the importance of getting the vaccine against it.
Members of the network represent various medical fields and institutions.
Although COVID-19 continues to disproportionately affect minorities, the doctors said they felt it was important to create this direct message to overcome any hesitancy about getting vaccinated.