How Kent County's COVID-19 Vaccine Numbers Measure Up

Coventry RI

02 August, 2021

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KENT COUNTY, RI — As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread in Rhode Island and across the country, health experts at the state and national level continue to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. Kent County is one of the four Rhode Island counties with "substantial" COVID-19 transmission, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Newport County was the only exception, with "moderate" transmission. Statewide, 78.9 percent of eligible Rhode Islanders have received at least one vaccine dose, while 72 percent are fully vaccinated. When it comes to all residents, including children under 12 who are not yet eligible to get vaccinated, those numbers fall to 67.4 percent with at least one dose and 61.3 percent fully vaccinated. 78.9% of Rhode Islanders age 18+ have received at least one #COVID19 vaccine and 72.0% are fully vaccinated. #Vaccinate401 Visit https://t.co/nGNXvDNKh2 to find a vaccine clinic near you. Full vax update: https://t.co/91u9vNjxyT pic.twitter.com/0meaXkH82n— Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) July 29, 2021 Kent County's numbers very close to the state average, according to the latest data from the CDC. As of Sunday, 67 percent of residents have received at least one dose, while 63.5 percent are fully vaccinated. Here's a look at how many people in Kent County are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, broken down by age group. Over 12 years old: 72.2 percentOver 18 years old: 73.9 percentOver 65 years old: 93.9 percent Read more: Should Fully Vaccinated Rhode Islanders Wear A Mask? Probably.