Registered nurse La Tanya Forbes, right, is inoculated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by RN Cheryl Birmingham, left, at Memorial Healthcare System, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Miramar.
The panel is enlisting faith leaders, HBCU presidents, elected officials and others to advocate for the vaccine in minority communities.
A statewide task force is aiming to get at least 60% of people of color to get the coronavirus vaccine.
The Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Task Force is enlisting faith leaders, historically Black college and university presidents, elected officials and others to advocate for the vaccine in minority communities.
“Every American deserves equal access to the vaccine, and we cannot get our economy working unless we get the coronavirus under control. Too many lives have been lost,” U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Tallahassee, a member of the task force, said in an email to WJCT News.
Registered nurse La Tanya Forbes, right, is inoculated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by RN Cheryl Birmingham, left, at Memorial Healthcare System, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Miramar, Fla.
A North Florida Congressman says we must listen to science and take these necessary steps to contain the virus.
A statewide taskforce is aiming to get at least 60% of people of color to get the coronavirus vaccine.
The Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Taskforce is enlisting faith leaders, historically Black college and university presidents, elected officials and others to advocate for the vaccine in minority communities.
“Every American deserves equal access to the vaccine, and we cannot get our economy working unless we get the coronavirus under control. Too many lives have been lost,” North Florida Congressman Al Lawson, D-FL5, a member of the taskforce, said in an email to WJCT News. “We must listen to science and take these necess
As vaccinations continue in nursing homes, leaders push for minorities to trust vaccine
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The leader of the Florida Assisted Living Association is questioning when assisted living facilities in the state will begin vaccination clinics.
The state’s plan has been working to vaccinate residents and staff at skilled nursing facilities first and then it plans to move to assisted-living facilities.
But in a letter seeking clarification from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the CEO of the Florida Assisted Living Association said she was told Walgreens and CVS had not received approval to begin scheduling in assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.
A newly formed Florida grass-roots coalition used a mix of Bible-based spiritual appeals, scientific advice and personal testimonies about the deadly toll of the COVID-19 virus while launching a campaign Wednesday for convincing people of color to get the vaccine as it rolls out in the coming months.
Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is among the high-profile figures participating in the group whose members say they will literally roll up their sleeves in order to overcome skepticism about whether the vaccine is safe. If I had an opportunity today to take it, I would take the vaccine, Brown said. I would take it, and I would take it publicly. What we re saying is we need to get the message out that it s important you trust the doctors and the science.
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds turkey meal giveaway Jacob Murphey
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Hundreds of families lined up at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Friday afternoon.
The Tallahassee church extended the blessings beyond Sunday service and hosted a turkey giveaway, providing 400 local families a free main course for a Christmas dinner.
The church organized the drive-thru giveaway after a Thanksgiving event was met with a big response. Lincoln High School football players volunteered their time to help.
Their coach says he’s proud of their dedication to the community.
“One of the things I’ve learned here, especially in the city of Tallahassee, this community, is to give back. I really wanted to make sure our student athletes here understood the importance of family and sticking together and community help,” Lincoln High School football coach, B.J. Daniels, said.