Figures Expose ‘Profound’ Racial Disparities In New York City Vaccine Rates

To address the disparity, city officials will prioritize vaccine delivery to residents in an expanded number of hard-hit neighborhoods that have high COVID-19 case and death rates, high poverty rates, and a high incidence of other health problems among residents. The city will intensify outreach and education in these areas to address “vaccine hesitancy,” prioritize appointments, add new vaccine sites and improve the scheduling website.

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