Photographer: Johnny Milano / Bloomberg
Photographer: Johnny Milano / Bloomberg
New York City has broken down its vaccine against Covid-19 ethnic data for the first time, with the mayor highlighting a “deep problem” with racial inequality.
The white inhabitants made up almost half of the people who received at least one dose, despite the fact that they formed 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 – even though they represent almost a quarter of the city’s population, they accounted 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 NYC residents receive a disproportionate number of Covid-19 vaccines
Vaccination data from the New York Department of Health; Population data from the 2019 US Census
“Clearly, we see a profound difference that needs to be addressed aggressively and creatively,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a conference call on Sunday. “We have a deep problem of mistrust and hesitation, especially in communities of color.”
In response, the city will give priority to meetings for residents of “working group neighborhoods” – those with high death rates and Covid-19 cases, poverty and health disparities – and will allow key workers to book meetings for family members. eligible on -site. 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 those who received at least one dose of vaccines did not report race and ethnicity. The data will be updated daily. The number of vaccinations also matches the trends of inequality observed with previous tests.
“People who have been privileged have been able to access testing in certain ways more easily,” de Blasio said.
– With the assistance of Henry Goldman and Shelly Banjo
(Updates with details about Taskforce Neighborhoods, add the chart)