COVID-19 News
  • The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 15 million more people died globally during the pandemic than would have died during the same period under normal circumstances. While many of these excess deaths are a direct result of COVID-19, some are also indirect, such as difficulty accessing care for a medical emergency due to impacts on the healthcare system.
  • Last Friday, Estado de Mexico, one of the most populous states in Mexico, began vaccinating children 12 years and older against COVID-19. The Governor cited the return to in-person schooling as a major reason for the move to vaccinate youth. Mexico City is expected to start vaccinating this age group next week.
  • Last week, the CDC reiterated its recommendation that any traveler over the age of 2 in the U.S. wear a well-fitting mask while on public transportation like airplanes or buses or while in a transit hub. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reminds us that, “Wearing a mask in indoor public transportation settings will provide protection for the individual and the community,” even as the mask mandate, struck down by a Florida judge last month, is not in effect.

State Level Data Overview

Vaccination rates by state

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Delaware: 73.4%
  • Maryland: 80.6%
  • Virginia: 77.9%
  • North Carolina: 65.1%
  • South Carolina: 60.5%
  • Georgia: 58.4%

Booster rates by state

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Delaware: 45.7%
  • Maryland: 51.0%
  • Virginia: 47.4%
  • North Carolina: 26.6%
  • South Carolina: 40%
  • Georgia: 37.7%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by state

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • The Delaware Department of Health and Human Services released this PSA in Spanish featuring children in Delaware who were vaccinated against COVID-19. ¡Vacúnate, Delaware!
  • Rose Simon, founder of Love and Hope Rescue Mission and one of our PPP partners, was recently named among the Most Influential Delawareans in 2022! Her work has expanded to serve Delaware’s Haitian, Hispanic and homeless populations, providing vaccination clinics, job fairs and mental health sessions throughout the pandemic. Rose’s organization feeds 250 people three daily meals, in addition to a weekly food drive for communities in need.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Kent: 60%
  • Sussex: 72.1%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Kent: 43.1%
  • Sussex: 50%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Maryland

  • On Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 4 PM ET and Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 5 PM ET, Project Niru will host Multicultural Festivals at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury, MD. Flyers available in Haitian Creole,  Spanish, and English. If your organization is interested in tabling at either festival, contact Hayssha Sang at hsang@hfls.us.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Dorchester: 63.1%
  • Somerset: 52.8%
  • Wicomico: 59.7%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Dorchester: 51.7%
  • Somerset: 50.4%
  • Wicomico: 49.5%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Virginia

  • One of our PPP partner organizations, Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC), shared the news that the Virginia Rent Relief Program will stop taking applications on May 15. For more information on how to apply, check out LAJC’s Facebook posts in Spanish and English.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Accomack: 77.9%
  • Northampton: 75.2%
  • Northumberland: 56.1%
  • Rockingham: 45.7%
  • Shenandoah: 52.3%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Accomack: 44.4%
  • Northampton: 49.4%
  • Northumberland: 27.4%
  • Rockingham: 21.8%
  • Shenandoah: 39.6%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

North Carolina

  • El Vínculo Hispano is one of our newest PPP partner organizations in North Carolina, and their Facebook page is full of great resources like a summer meals program for children in Chatham County.

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Alamance: 63.2%
  • Burke: 50%
  • Chatham: 67.2%
  • Forsyth: 66.9%
  • Guilford: 66.7%
  • Mecklenberg: 68.4%
  • Pasquotank: 58.4%
  • Wilkes: 49.8%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Alamance: 23.9%
  • Burke: 26.5%
  • Chatham: 22.4%
  • Forsyth: 23.5%
  • Guilford: 19.4%
  • Mecklenberg: 23.7%
  • Pasquotank: 27%
  • Wilkes: 24%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

South Carolina

  •  Did you know that South Carolina has a mobile WIC (Women, Infants & Children nutrition program) van? The van provides mobile clinic services throughout the state, including WIC certifications, nutrition education, six-month infant evaluations, breast-feeding support, and voucher pick-ups. Check the calendar for an upcoming mobile clinic near you!

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Greenville: 59.2%
  • Greenwood: 51.3%
  • Lexington: 59.2%
  • Marlboro: 46.5%
  • Spartanburg: 46.8%
  • Sumter: 61.3%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Greenville: 42.2%
  • Greenwood: 44.8%
  • Lexington: 41.2%
  • Marlboro: 35.4%
  • Spartanburg: 40.8%
  • Sumter: 33.4%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Georgia

  • Several organizations in the DeKalb County area recently hosted a webinar entitled, “Be a Superhero: How to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Schools through Community Collaboration,” highlighting their work to vaccinate migrant, immigrant, and refugee community members, including children, against COVID-19. Check out this recording of the webinar in case you missed it!

Vaccination rates by county

(% of population ≥ 5 years of age fully vaccinated)

  • Carroll: 40.5%
  • Clayton: 47.3%
  • Cobb: 62.3%
  • DeKalb: 60.7%
  • Fulton: 60%
  • Gwinnett: 59.2%
  • Hall: 48.4%

Booster rates by county

(% of fully vaccinated population that has received at least 1 booster dose)

  • Carroll: 36.3%
  • Clayton: 35%
  • Cobb: 42.2%
  • DeKalb: 44.2%
  • Fulton: 45.1%
  • Gwinnett: 40.7%
  • Hall: 36.8%

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county
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