New poll: many still unwilling to get vaccinated

TYLER — If a recent poll is any indication, Texas has a long way to go before it reaches herd immunity. More than 60,000 Texans have died from COVID since the pandemic began, yet many Texans are still unwilling to get a vaccine. A new poll by the Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler indicates about 1 in 4 Texans say their either won’t get vaccinated or are unlikely to. 18% say they will definitely not take the shot. Another 6% say it’s unlikely. 9% of those surveyed say they probably will get around to getting vaccinated. 7% say they definitely will. Over 1,100 people were surveyed for the poll. Close to 60% of eligible Texans are already fully vaccinated. Johns Hopkins says 70 percent of the population must be vaccinated to reach herd immunity.