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[–] RickRussell_CA@lemmy.world 148 points 4 days ago (6 children)
[–] Wiz@midwest.social 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

From the article:

She was already at "risks of maternal thrombosis given her history of (deep vein thrombosis during a COVID-19 infection)

Why do I picture this lady as an anti-vaxxer & anti-masker?

[–] shawn1122@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

80% white. 40% with a high school education or less.

In 2022, over 100 anti-vaccination protesters rallied at the state Capitol against health director Donald Kauerauf's confirmation, despite his opposition to mask and vaccine mandates. Protesters displayed signs reading "God-given natural immunity" and "We're not guinea pigs."

In 2024, House Bill 1424 was introduced to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements for transportation access. Missouri Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt co-sponsored federal legislation to ban mask mandates through 2024.

The state as a whole gives a certain vibe..

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