Photographer: Johnny Milano / Bloomberg
Photographer: Johnny Milano / Bloomberg
New York City broke the vaccine against Covid-19 data by ethnicity for the first time, with the mayor highlighting a “deep problem” of racial inequality.
White residents made up almost half of the people who received at least one dose, even though they make up only a third of the population. Latinos, 29% of the city, accounted for only 15% of those vaccinated. The lowest ratio was among black residents, although they accounted for almost a quarter of the city’s population, accounting for only 11% of those vaccinated.
The percentage of Asians among all vaccinated residents was 15%, similar to their representation in the city.
Vaccine disparity
White New York residents receive a disproportionate number of vaccines against Covid-19
Vaccination data from the New York City Department of Health; 2019 U.S. Census Population Data
“Clearly we see a deep disparity that needs to be addressed aggressively and creatively,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a conference call Sunday. “We have a deep problem of mistrust and hesitation, especially in communities of color.”
In response, the city will now prioritize appointments for residents in “work team neighborhoods” (those with high mortality rates and Covid-19 cases, poverty and health disparities) and allow essential workers to book appointments. for eligible family members at -place. Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst are among the six neighborhoods added to the task force area.
However, the data have shown a limited picture so far, as 40% of people who have received at least one dose of vaccines have not reported race and ethnicity. The data will be updated daily. Vaccination figures also match the trends of inequality observed with previous tests.
“People who have been privileged have been able to access the tests in some way more easily,” Blasio said.
– With the assistance of Henry Goldman and Shelly Banjo
(Updates with details on Taskforce Neighborhoods, add a chart)