Black physician aims to dispel distrust of COVID-19 vaccine
An Atlanta area doctor urges African-Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine.
ATLANTA - As Georgia hit a record in new COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve, an African-American physician who treats COVID-19 patients wants to spark more trust in the vaccine.
Dr. Nicole Peoples has treated patients recovering from the most serious cases of coronavirus nearly every day of this pandemic. She works in the Long-term Acute Care Center at Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital but has not contracted the virus.
She received the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday, hoping to boost her chances of remaining healthy for the sake of her patients and her loved ones.