The Kaiser study found that 35% of Black Americans would probably or definitely not get the vaccine if it was determined to be safe by scientists and widely available for free. It was delivered by Dr. Michelle Chester, the corporate director of employee health services at Northwell Health, who is also Black. Nearly 40% of reported Covid-19 cases have been Black and Latino people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people of color overwhelmingly, or 85%, said they would trust vaccine information from their personal doctor or health care provider at least a fair amount, according to the study. Black doctors have been at the forefront of efforts to build trust around the vaccine with Black people.

Source: CNN December 15, 2020 23:37 UTC