It’s a matter of sooner, later or never for unvaccinated
Shelby County and state of Tennessee lag rest of country
Shelby County Health Department personnel and volunteers administer COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in the Pipkin Building at Tiger Lane. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, but many people are still deciding against vaccination – at least for now. The moment of urgency has passed and instead has been replaced by a relaxed attitude, even as the Delta variant spreads and puts unvaccinated people at risk for severe illness and even death.
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COVID-19 vaccination delta variant Dr. Nick Hysmith Tiffany Collins Dr. Steppe Mette anti-vaxxersDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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