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

Buffalo NY

14 February, 2022

10:40 AM

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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Buffalo 2022-02-13 As the omicron variant continues to spread, the national vaccination effort is as urgent as it ever has been. Still, many Americans remain hesitant. According to a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, 23,830,000 Americans — or 9.6% 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, 14,120,000 people, 5.7% of the adult population, do not trust the COVID-19 vaccines, and another 6,980,000, or 2.8%, do not think COVID-19 is a big threat. Additionally, 12,130,000 American adults, or 4.9% of the 18 and older population, have not been vaccinated because they do not trust the government. In New York, an estimated 868,800 adults, or 5.9%, say they will likely refuse the vaccine. Of all adults in the state, 3.3% will refuse because they do not trust the COVID-19 vaccine specifically, 1.3% because they do not think COVID-19 is a big threat, and 3.2% because they distrust the government. Despite pockets of resistance, New York is doing a better job at vaccinating its population quickly than most states. So far, 74.4% of New York's population are fully vaccinated, compared to 65.2% of all Americans. Meanwhile, the virus continues to spread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 4,846,576 confirmed cases of the virus in the New York, and a total of 65,514 residents have died as a result. All survey data used in this story was published by the Census on Jan. 19, 2022. All data related to COVID-19 infections, fatalities, and vaccinations is current as of Feb. 10, 2022. These are all the counties in New York 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.