Skip to Main Content

In Louisiana, government skepticism affects vaccination rate

Clip: 6/17/2021 | 5m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

In Louisiana, government skepticism affects vaccination rate

While COVID-19 vaccination rates in some parts of the country are approaching nearly 70%, other areas are seeing rates flatten or even decline. As William Brangham reports, vaccinations in the southern U.S. have been especially slow, with no southern state having yet topped 40%. Dr. Joseph Kanter, an emergency physician in Louisiana, and the state's top medical official, joins us to explore why.

06/17/2021

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Support provided by:

News Wrap: Putin praises Biden as 'professional'

Video has Closed Captions

News Wrap: Putin praises Biden as 'professional' (6m 4s)

Sec. Becerra says Biden to build on 'Obamacare'

Video has Closed Captions

Sec. Becerra says Biden to build on 'Obamacare' (7m 40s)

The significance of Juneteenth, US's newest federal holiday

Video has Closed Captions

The significance of Juneteenth, US's newest federal holiday (6m 18s)

Two kids become each other's 'safe haven' after gun violence

Video has Closed Captions

Two kids become each other's 'safe haven' after gun violence (9m 29s)

Watch Iraq's counterterrorism unit raid an ISIS agent's home

Video has Closed Captions

Watch Iraq's counterterrorism unit raid an ISIS agent's home (10m 28s)

Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels'

Video has Closed Captions

Why Victoria's Secret is ditching its 'Angels' (5m 27s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?