Data shows wealthier neighborhoods with more white residents received doses at much higher rates than low-income communities of color. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Vaccination and Immunization”
Some Teens Volunteer for Covid Vaccine Trials to Get Their Lives Back
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
Immunizing teenagers is a critical part of slowing the pandemic and reaching herd immunity. But enrolling them in clinical trials poses challenges that are very different than wrangling adults. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Rush to Get Vaccine After Eligibility Expands
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
The first of four million newly qualified people were vaccinated around the city and state on Monday, but many are still struggling to get an appointment. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers With Many Health Conditions Are Now Eligible for Vaccination
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2021
People with conditions like obesity, hypertension, pulmonary diseases and cancer flooded the state’s sign-up site. Source: New York Times
Covid Vaccines as an Amenity
By Gotham Rex on February 11, 2021
Senior living communities around the country are offering vaccine access as an incentive for moving in. Source: New York Times
How This New Yorker Created a Vaccine Appointment Website for $50
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2021
New Yorkers with tech skills were appalled when they tried to make vaccine appointments for older relatives. They knew there was a better way. Source: New York Times
Don’t Hate the SoulCycle Celeb Who Got the Vaccine. Hate the System.
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
Loopholes make it all too easy to jump to the front of the line. Source: New York Times
‘I Am Blown Away’: Strangers Are Helping Strangers Get Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
After snagging appointments for themselves or their parents, some New Yorkers have joined a growing movement to assist others. Source: New York Times
Even in Poorer Neighborhoods, the Wealthy Are Lining Up for Vaccines
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
Officials acknowledge that the coveted shots are disproportionately going to white people and that planners’ efforts to course-correct are having limited effect. Source: New York Times
A SoulCycle Instructor Got the Vaccine as an ‘Educator’
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
The spin class teacher, Stacey Griffith, has since apologized. But to many, it was another example of wealthy or well-connected people cutting lines for doses. Source: New York Times
9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
“When I say ‘experts’ in air quotes, it sounds like I’m saying I don’t really trust the experts,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. “Because I don’t.” Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Postpones Vaccine Appointments As Winter Storm Approaches
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
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Black and Latino New Yorkers Trail White Residents in Vaccine Rollout
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
Data showed that while 24% of city residents are Black, only 11% of vaccine recipients were. White New Yorkers received a disproportionate share of the shots. Source: New York Times
What It’s Like to Give the Covid Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
A doctor couple is working to get disadvantaged communities “their fair shot at getting the shot.” Source: New York Times
How Mayor de Blasio Plans to Lead the City Out of the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
The mayor announced an ambitious plan to help New York City recover, including vaccinating five million residents by June. Source: New York Times