![]() ![]() “As we know, in order to achieve immunity and protect our family, neighbors and friends, it is critical that approximately 70% of the population get vaccinated to protect us all,” said DeAnna Minus-Vincent, MPA, senior vice president, chief social integration and health equity strategist, RWJBarnabas Health. The webinar was hosted by moderator, Robert Giles, MD, assistant director of emergency medicine at Clara Maass Medical Center. The panel answered questions related to the COVID-19 vaccine, especially considering the vaccine for their children who may be resuming in-school instruction this month. hosted a webinar for the Black New Jerseyans featuring a panel of medical experts to discuss women’s health, fertility, general medicine and the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, RWJBarnabas Health’s Northern Facilities and the North Jersey Chapter of The Links, Inc. ![]() Despite the current widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus, the state reports that only 6% of Black residents have been vaccinated compared to 56% of white residents. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on New Jersey, and in particular, on Black and Brown communities.Īccording to state data, Black residents, although only representing 14% of the state’s population, accounted for nearly 26% of diagnosed COVID-19 cases and 22% of fatalities. ![]()
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