More than 4 million Arizonans now vaccinated against COVID-19 | Arizona Emergency information Network – az.gov

Nearly all cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are among the unvaccinated

Arizona today hit a new milestone in the war on COVID-19: more than 4 million men, women and children over 12 have now received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Arizonans are stepping up and doing their part to put this pandemic behind us, said Don Herrington, interim director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. This battle is not over but were clearly headed in the right direction.

More than 3.5 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated, or about 55 percent of the states population.

If you arent among those armed against COVID, here are four reasons to roll up your sleeve today:

As of this morning, 7,287,508 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to 4,005,841 people in Arizona, including 3,517,935 who are fully vaccinated. More than 55% of all Arizonans have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccination has ramped up in Arizona since mid-July. During the week beginning Aug. 15, 104,000 were vaccinated, the first since the week of June 13 that more than 100,000 people have been vaccinated in Arizona.

For those who have already had COVID-19, it isnt clear how long natural protection lasts, while vaccination for those whove had COVID-19 has proven to offer long-lasting benefits.

Safe, free, and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines are availabletodayat hundreds of locations throughout Arizona. To protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community, please find a convenient locationazdhs.gov/FindVaccineand get vaccinated.

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, please visitazdhs.gov/COVID19Vaccines.

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