The share of Natick’s eligible population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has crept up to about 85%, with the 20-29 age category still lagging the rest, according to weekly data released by the state. Statewide, COVID-19 numbers have started to creep up, as the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus infects people, mainly those who are unvaccinated.
Overall, 73% of Natick’s population has been fully vaccinated, but that includes those under the age of 12 who are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
More than 26,000 of about 31,000 Natick residents eligible for the vaccine have now been fully vaccinated, and the state has surpassed 4.3 million fully vaccinated against the disease. About 100 Natick residents joined the ranks of fully vaccinated over the past week.
Natick is nearing 80% of its overall population with at least 1 dose. State data shows that 94% of 16-19-year-olds in Natick are now fully vaxxed. Those in the 20-29 age range have the most catching up to do, languishing at 69%—though 76% have now had at least 1 dose.
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