Slightly more than 60% of the German population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while infection rates are rising strongly again. The more-infectious Delta variant has fueled a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in many countries, including Israel, prompting plans to administer extra doses to those already immunized. 7:30 a.m. As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hawaii continues to rise, Gov. Experts say community vaccination rates are one of the most important indicators of COVID transmission risk among unvaccinated kids. In a pattern that mirrors the spread of the virus to vulnerable and racialized communities seen at the beginning of the pandemic, mapping of neighbourhood vaccination rates by the Star reveals similar disparities.

Source: thestar August 30, 2021 09:56 UTC