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In a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation vaccine monitor, 23% of Republicans said they definitely won't get vaccinated, while 16% of independents and 2% of Democrats said the same.

White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said local leaders, particularly in areas with low rates of vaccination, needed to lead outreach efforts to get people vaccinated.

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