Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
I've dug into the stats a bit more. Hammersmith, as of 7 March, had only 75.7% of over 60s vaccinated. ... Disappointing, very disappointing to see these health inequalities perpetuate unnecessarily, and more needs to be done here. Leicester City, probably the worst affected city in the UK pandemic wide, with probably even more of the hesistancy factors that apply in Hammersmith, has managed to get to 87.1%, and at long last their numbers are tumbling.Leicester had a 7 day figure of 600 at one point, and is now about 115. Leeds is on 93.1%. So it can be done.
Yes, it is a big problem. I've seen the local MP (Andy Slaughter) mention it in his newsletter and in the House of Commons, and there was an
article in the local newspaper. There is some blame being put by the MP (Labour) on supply, but Hammersmith and Fulham have some deprived areas, and some of the areas lagging (Lillie Road and Greyhound Road) would indicate there is a problem with certain socio-economic / racial groups that needs to be tackled. Hopefully we can figure out how to reach all communities and get jabs in arms.