The White House is making a push to get more Americans vaccinated with extended pharmacy hours for shots and free child care for recipients — and even free beer
of the state’s residents 12 and older have already received at least one dose. But vaccinations are lagging in southern states such as Mississippi, Missouri and Arkansas.
The White House also announced Vice President Kamala Harris will be traveling across the country — particularly in the South — to bolster vaccination efforts. Other officials including first lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and members of the president's cabinet will also be on the road as part of the effort.
The Biden administration also is partnering with universities and Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons to support vaccine education and support on-site vaccination clinics.
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