Stay updated with breaking news from Lawrence foulkes. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
How a Native American survey and vaccine rollout models a community-centered approach By Melissa Hellmann, The Seattle Times Published: February 7, 2021, 12:40pm Share: Hundreds of cars wrapped around the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation’s health clinic, where tribal employees and their families lined up Sunday to receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination. Music by Lauryn Hill played over a speaker as volunteers in white tents registered patients in their cars. Lawrence Foulkes, a 32-year-old computer technician and enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal member, received his first dose from the comfort of his car that morning. Though he was nervous, Foulkes got vaccinated to protect his multigenerational household, which has members ranging from 3 to 65 years old. ....
Native Americans Willing to Vaccinate to Protect Community A survey found Indigenous people are more willing than the general public to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as a responsibility to their community. An increase in community-based messaging could boost acceptance. Melissa Hellmann, The Seattle Times | February 1, 2021 | News (TNS) Hundreds of cars wrapped around the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation s health clinic, where tribal employees and their families lined up Sunday to receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination. Music by Lauryn Hill played over a speaker as volunteers in white tents registered patients in their cars. Lawrence Foulkes, a 32-year-old computer technician and enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal member, received his first dose from the comfort of his car that morning. Though he was nervous, Foulkes got vaccinated to protect his multigenerational hou ....