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/ In November, The Pew Research Center found that 42% of African Americans would take the COVID-19 vaccine — the lowest among any other racial and ethnic group. Davida Jackson of Charlotte wanted to know why. “I would like to see more in-depth reporting on the history of African Americans’ distrust of the U.S. medical system and the impact on the COVID-19 vaccine,” Jackson told FAQ City. Jackson has seen the reports of distrust in Black communities on the vaccine but she wanted to know the story behind the numbers. “A lot of the media reports are very dismissive as far as like, ‘O...

WCCB Charlotte's CW December 30, 2020 CHARLOTTE, NC – Local healthcare providers are making a push to encourage vaccination and quell fears about the process; especially in minority communities that have a long history of distrust in the medical industry. “We are now armed with a weapon we had not had up until this point,” said Dr. Chris Branner with Atrium Health. Branner is awaiting his second round of the COVID vaccine. “I’m often asked how do I feel when I’ve gotten the vaccine and I say that I have a sense of euphoria,” said Branner. He says the vaccine is like an extra lay...

Atrium Health tries to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in minority communities Hesitancy to get COVID-19 vaccine By Chandler Morgan | December 30, 2020 at 4:54 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 10:03 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As frontline and essential workers get their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are hesitant to receive the vaccine once it’s their turn. Atrium Health says vaccine hesitancy is especially common among minority communities. Doctor Chris Branner with Atrium health says it’s especially important for people in minority community to get the vac...