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Podcast: New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)
Episode: Dr. Fauci Talks COVID in Indian Country, Legislative Roundup and Sen. Martin Heinrich | 3.5.21
Description: This week, New Mexico in Focus features the top medical aide to President Biden and noted infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales talks to Dr. Fauci about how, despite shouldering a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 infections, Native tribes are leading the way in vaccination rates. Dr. Fauci explains what states can learn from tribal nations and talks about the timeline for vaccinating students, many of whom are not eligible for any of the currently approved vaccines.
Sen. Martin Heinrich joins correspondent Laura Paskus to talk about the bill he introduced to create a 21st C...