Southern Missouri Struggles With Weak Vaccine Rate Amid Delta Surge

The video discusses the surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Missouri, highlighting the state's high case numbers and low vaccination rates. It features Jeff Getzinger, a pharmacist in Springfield, who notes the difficulty in filling vaccine appointments due to public hesitancy. Hospital admissions in Greene County have spiked, with most new cases in unvaccinated individuals. The video emphasizes the preventability of COVID-19 deaths through vaccination and notes a slight increase in people seeking their first vaccine dose.

What percentage of Delta variant cases does Missouri account for in the US?

• 10%

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

What is the vaccination rate in Greene County, which includes Springfield?

• One third

• Half

• Two thirds

• Three quarters

What percentage of new COVID-19 cases in Springfield are among unvaccinated individuals?

• 70%

• 95%

• 50%

• 89%

What is the main concern of hospital staff in Missouri regarding COVID-19?

• Lack of medical supplies

• Increased patient influx

• Shortage of doctors

• Vaccine side effects

What is one reason some locals are now considering getting vaccinated?

• Peer pressure

• Free giveaways

• Rising concerns at work

• Government mandate