(AP) — More than 1,000 people have called into Louisiana’s coronavirus vaccine hotline since it launched a week ago, and one-third of those callers have signed up for vaccination appointments.
That's according to state health department data released Wednesday.
Louisiana launched the hotline at 1-855-453-0774 last week to help people schedule appointments and to connect those reluctant about getting the shot to medical professionals who can answer questions.
It’s part of a broader statewide effort to try to overcome vaccine reluctance. Anyone age 16 and older in Louisiana is eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Hotline hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.