Joyce Dugan did not hesitate before sitting down inside the Cherokee Indian Hospital for her second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The federal Indian Health Service said Tuesday that it has administered nearly 385,300 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. The strong bonds between them have paved the way for acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. ... We want to do everything to protect that heritage,” said Vickie Bradley, the tribe’s health and human services director. Since mid-December, more than 3,000 residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the tribe’s website.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2021 22:24 UTC