Some States Are Vaccinating For COVID Faster Than Others, Here's How Rhode Island Stacks Up

Providence RI

11 November, 2021

10:23 AM

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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Providence 2021-11-11 As the U.S. braces for winter and flu season, the national COVID-19 vaccination effort is as urgent as it ever has been. So far, an estimated 194,168,611 Americans have been fully vaccinated, or 59.3% of the U.S. population. Some states are proving more effective than others in getting their residents vaccinated. In Rhode Island, 71.6% of the population are fully vaccinated, higher than the U.S. average. Though Rhode Island is doing a better job vaccinating its population than other states, there are still significant quantities of the vaccine sitting idle. As of Nov. 9, Rhode Island has received about 1,905,700 vaccinations and administered about 84.8% of those doses. Meanwhile, the virus continues to spread. In total, there have been 181,079 confirmed cases of the virus in Rhode Island as of Nov. 9 — or 17,126 for every 100,000 people. For context, there have been 14,119 known infections for every 100,000 people nationwide. All COVID-19 and vaccination data used in this story are current as of Nov. 9, 2021. These are all the counties in Rhode Island 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.