Thursday, October 28, 2021

Lake Tahoe: East v. West Vaccination Rates

        So, here we are- approaching the end of the year, or the 4th quarter.  How is the vaccination going around the Lake?  Let's look at current stats:  This will allow those who live inside the Basin to get a grip on those folks most likely to be encountered when out and about, whether working, playing or just hanging out somewhere(eg. skiing).

On the California side:

     per cents                             12+         18+         65+

Nevada County                       63           64           72

Placer                                      69           70           85

El Dorado                               64            65           80

On the Nevada side:

Carson City county                67           69            91

Douglas                                  52           54            70

Washoe                                   67           69            85

           How do these numbers compare?   Well, two counties in Nevada-Carson and Washoe have equal or better percentages with Douglas county is way behind all the others, including those in the California side.

In California, Placer county is the local leader with superior numbers across the board.  El Dorado county and Nevada county have decent numbers, but are less than the rest excepting Douglas County in NV.  We know there are a numbers of reasons for any difference among the counties which include population, density, health department organizational leadership, and education levels among the adult population.  All can do better; all will do better as vaccines become approved for children 5-12 years of age.  The FDA and the CDC say that approval of at least one vaccine will work to reduce the overall rate of infections.

Wear your mask; be respectful of others, especially senior citizens.

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