AAPI adults have the highest vaccination rate in NYC, but advocates say figure masks wide disparities

AAPI adults have the highest vaccination rate in NYC, but advocates say figure masks wide disparities

However, community advocates say the achievement hides disparities that remain between groups that happen to fall under the same demographic umbrella.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and additional Pacific Islander adults over the age of 18 come first citywide, with 69% reported to have received at least one shot in arm. The next-highest group is Native American and Alaska native, with 63% of city adults with at least one dose, according to city data.

White adults are next with 49% receiving at least one dose, followed by Latino Americans at 38%, and Black residents at 31%. Mayor Bill De…

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