Figures from Newham Council show take-up has varied across the borough s over 80s.
In total, 78 per cent of white over-80s were inoculated up to January 26. But this falls to 69pc of Asians, 63pc of a mixed background and just 44pc of black over-80s.
Seventy-three per cent of Newham s population of 350,000 are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background.
During the start of the pandemic, the borough had the highest coronavirus death rate. Covid-19 has also been shown to have a disproportionate impact on minorities.
Worries about possible side effects, the speed of vaccine development as well as lack of trust in government, trials and health systems are among the reasons why people are hesitant, according to Newham s public health team.