Assessing New York City's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Strategy: A Case for Risk-Informed Distribution

This study reviews the impact of early COVID-19 vaccine eligibility policies on coverage and outcomes in New York City. Using data from the Census Bureau and New York City Health, the authors assessed vaccination coverage and COVID-19 mortality rates among those aged 65+ across 177 zip code tabulation areas. Low-income areas with high proportions of older people had lower vaccination rates and higher mortality compared to wealthier areas.