4 Children Are On Ventilators in Arkansas, All Are Vaccine-Eligible

The transcript discusses a special session of the Arkansas state legislature to review the ban on mask mandates due to rising COVID-19 cases among children. Hospitalizations are increasing, with younger, unvaccinated individuals at higher risk. Vaccination rates are low, but efforts are underway to increase them, especially among children returning to school. The transcript highlights the urgency of vaccination, the challenges faced by pediatric hospitals, and personal stories of families getting vaccinated. Some schools plan to implement mask mandates if the state ban is lifted.

What are the concerns regarding the hospitalization rates of children due to COVID-19?

What actions are being urged by Heather Mercer regarding children's vaccination?

How has the vaccination rate among people over the age of 12 in Arkansas been described?

What personal experiences did Thomas Lu share about his return to school?

What measures are being taken by schools in response to the state's mask mandate?