NYC Hits 9.5M COVID Vaccinations

New York City NY

08 July, 2021

3:29 PM

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NEW YORK CITY — More than 9.5 million coronavirus vaccines went into arms so far in New York City — a milestone tinged with growing fears about the virus's Delta variant. Continued vaccinations and low COVID-19 rates are what allowed the city to reopen and hold its Hometown Heroes Parade, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. "Today, we've surpassed another milestone in the vaccination effort: 9.5 million vaccinations given from day one," he said. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced the city surpassed 9.5 million vaccinations. (NYC Mayor's Office) Roughly 57 percent of all New York City dwellers have received at least one dose of vaccine, according to data. About 68 percent of adults have received at least one dose and 63 percent are fully vaccinated. The relatively high vaccination rate is potential good news as the Delta variant spreads nationwide. The Delta variant is not only more contagious, but sidesteps the protection of partial vaccination. City health officials have urged New Yorkers to get fully vaccinated as the best defense against the strain.