Which brings us to the less-good news: Being eligible for a vaccine and getting vaccinated are two very different things. Additionally, some of the current vaccines are difficult to store and transport, which makes vaccine rollout easier in population hubs, which tend to be wealthier. But states may also be falling behind because of high levels of vaccine hesitancy. In those states, the data shows that vaccine uptake is not reaching herd immunity levels in certain areas. If that trend continues as vaccine eligibility expands, we can expect to see more vaccine deserts and oases over the coming months.

Source: International New York Times March 26, 2021 09:00 UTC