The numbers show that about 80% of white kids and teens are vaccinated, about 70% of Latino teenagers are vaccinated and about 30% African American children in Richmond have gotten the vaccine thus far.
Why Virginia lags in reporting race, ethnicity data for COVID-19 vaccinations
Creating a fair COVID-19 vaccine distribution is top priority for the Virginia Department of Health, but missing data stands in the way of measuring equity.
By: Tyler Layne
and last updated 2021-02-08 12:41:48-05
RICHMOND, Va. Creating a fair COVID-19 vaccine distribution is top priority for the Virginia Department of Health, but missing data stands in the way of measuring equity.
Richmond-Henrico Health District s Director of Health Equity, Jackie Lawrence, recognizes Virginia lags in reporting race and ethnicity data related to the coronavirus vaccine. We re definitely not the kind of government agency that s like, Oh, we re doing everything right, Lawrence said.