Several States Seeing Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Hospitalizations are increasing among unvaccinated individuals in several states. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is advocating for more vaccinations, noting that his state has one of the lowest vaccination rates. As COVID-19 cases decreased, so did the urgency for vaccinations, leading to a drop in demand. Hutchinson believes that full FDA approval of vaccines could reduce hesitancy. Currently, over 46% of the US population is fully vaccinated, but states like Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wyoming have rates below 35%.

Which state is mentioned as having one of the lowest vaccination rates?

• California

• Arkansas

• New York

• Texas

What was one reason for the reduced demand for vaccines?

• New vaccine side effects

• Decrease in COVID-19 cases

• Increase in vaccine prices

• Lack of vaccine supply

What factor does Governor Hutchinson believe contributes to vaccine hesitancy?

• Emergency use approval by the FDA

• Lack of public awareness

• Limited vaccine availability

• High vaccine costs

What percentage of the US population has been fully vaccinated according to the transcript?

• 35%

• 46%

• 50%

• 60%

Which states are mentioned as having vaccination rates lower than 35%?

• California and Texas

• Florida and Georgia

• Alabama and Mississippi

• New York and Illinois