Federal data show that three-fifths of Californians now have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine-this is the latest milestone in the state's launch.
When only looking at people who are currently eligible to roll up their sleeves, the situation is even more optimistic. According to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at this time, more than 70% of residents 12 years of age and older had been partially vaccinated.
Although the latest data has improved, it shows that Golden State still has a long way to go in terms of vaccination.
Less than half of Californians, and about 57% of those eligible for vaccination, are vaccinated-which means that millions of doses of vaccine will need to be vaccinated before the state reaches the level of vaccine coverage, which is generally considered It is necessary for long-term vaccination to achieve herd immunity to coronavirus.
Although most parts of the state enjoy a certain degree of protection, officials still worry that unvaccinated people may have a sudden outbreak.
Given the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, these concerns are imminent, and it may be twice as infectious as the traditional strain.
"As I always say, this virus is an opportunist. As long as someone is not vaccinated, COVID-19 will continue to pose a threat," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said this week .