Coronavirus
Demand For the Coronavirus Vaccine Is Dropping in Some States
Some states are expanding vaccine eligibility partially because of a troubling reason: Not enough people want to get vaccinated.
What we’re watching: Vaccine supplies are still limited, but they’re already outpacing demand in some parts of the country, especially rural areas. And that could be a bad sign for the future.
Where it stands: 14 states have made all adults eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine, and the vast majority have said they will do so by or before President Biden’s May 1 goal.
- Many local governments have also broadened their own eligibility criteria, and demand can vary significantly within states.
- Those states and cities generally have below-average vaccine demand compared to the rest of the country, and officials say they’re letting more people in simply because they weren’t getting enough sign-ups.
