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Vaccine Skepticism Persists As Politicians Sow Doubt

Ryland Barton

As coronavirus cases climb again, many Kentuckians remain skeptical of the vaccine. That’s despite the fact that most new cases and deaths caused by the virus are among people who aren’t vaccinated.

Meanwhile, some Republican politicians are sowing distrust in the vaccine and others are encouraging people to get it. Capitol reporter Ryland Barton says it’s created a confusing landscape of misinformation.

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