New state data shows 52% of staff, 87% of residents of long-term care facilities have been vaccinated
The figures mirror what a January CDC study discovered: that vaccine participation appeared to be higher among long-term care residents than staff. Author: Bennett Haeberle Updated: 7:25 PM EDT April 1, 2021
New estimates released by the state show more than 87% of residents inside Ohio’s long-term care facilities have been vaccinated, compared to 52% of staff, according to figures provided to 10 Investigates.
The figures mirror what a January CDC study discovered: that vaccine participation appeared to be higher among long-term care residents than staff.
That study showed that vaccine participation among Ohio’s long-term care residents – through mid-January – was close to 70%, but less than 40% among staff.
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