New Orleans Health Department Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno announced Wednesday that the city’s vaccination efforts are paying off. According to Avegno, New Orleans is leading the country in vaccinations. Data presented by Avegno showed that 21 percent of Orleans Parish residents have at least had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 11 percent of the parish has been fully vaccinated. The United States currently has 18 percent of the population vaccinated with at least the first dose, and 9 percent fully vaccinated, according to the data presented by Avegno. Avegno also broke down vaccinations by demographic, showing that 45 percent of those vaccinated in New Orleans are Black, 44 percent are white, and 11 percent identify as other races. Louisiana recently opened vaccination to anyone 16 and up with underlying health conditions. To book a vaccination appointment, click here.
New Orleans Health Department Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno announced Wednesday that the city’s vaccination efforts are paying off.
According to Avegno, New Orleans is leading the country in vaccinations.
Data presented by Avegno showed that 21 percent of Orleans Parish residents have at least had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A total of 11 percent of the parish has been fully vaccinated.
The United States currently has 18 percent of the population vaccinated with at least the first dose, and 9 percent fully vaccinated, according to the data presented by Avegno.
Avegno also broke down vaccinations by demographic, showing that 45 percent of those vaccinated in New Orleans are Black, 44 percent are white, and 11 percent identify as other races.
Louisiana recently opened vaccination to anyone 16 and up with underlying health conditions.
To book a vaccination appointment, click here.