The chart from the New York Times captures the political nature of inoculation in the United States. People in blue states seem more ready to participate in achieving so-called herd immunity. This pattern is generally consistent with the ideological bent of conservative and libertarian supporters of the former guy. Vaccinations are struggling to keep up with new infections and virus variants for which existing vaccines may be less effective. A Wyoming health department official commented, “I just never in a million years ever expected my field of work to become less medical and more political. It’s terrifying to think that this may never end. So much hinges on these vaccinations.” Welcome to the new reality of a divided 'Merica.
US COVID DEATHS (est.): 759,055
