This Is How Many People Are Refusing The COVID-19 Vaccine In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City OK

03 October, 2021

10:28 AM

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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Oklahoma City 2021-10-03 Recent surges of the delta variant in much of the United States are attributable in part to vaccine hesitancy. According to a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, 24,260,000 Americans — or 9.7% of the 18 and older population — say they will either probably or definitely not get the vaccination. Many Americans who have yet to be vaccinated cite one of three reasons: either they are concerned about possible side effects, or they want to wait to see if it is safe, or it is difficult for them to obtain a vaccination. Others cite different reasons. Nationwide, 17,040,000 people, 6.8% of the adult population, do not trust the COVID-19 vaccines, and another 7,350,000, or 2.9%, do not think COVID-19 is a big threat. Additionally, 14,070,000 American adults, or 5.6% of the 18 and older population, have not been vaccinated because they do not trust the government. In Oklahoma, an estimated 460,100 adults, or 15.8%, say they will likely refuse the vaccine. Of all adults in the state, 12.0% will refuse because they do not trust the COVID-19 vaccine specifically, 4.9% because they do not think COVID-19 is a big threat, and 9.4% because they distrust the government. Perhaps due in part to pockets of resistance, Oklahoma is struggling to vaccinate its population rapidly. So far, 47.8% of Oklahoma's population are fully vaccinated, compared to 56.4% of all Americans. Meanwhile, the virus continues to spread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 611,885 confirmed cases of the virus in the Oklahoma, and a total of 8,970 residents have died as a result. All survey data used in this story was published by the Census on Sept. 22, 2021. All data related to COVID-19 infections, fatalities, and vaccinations is current as of Sept. 30, 2021. These are all the counties in Oklahoma where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it's still getting worse). Can't see the article's infographic? Click here to view the original story.This story was originally published by 24/7 Wall St., a news organization that produces real-time business commentary and data-driven reporting for state and local markets across the country.