Puerto Rico is leading all U.S. states and territories in Covid-19 vaccination rates.<\/p>\n
According to data from the CDC, the destination, which is a U.S. territory, has the highest percentage of people fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as of Oct. 21.<\/p>\n
Puerto Rico hit 73.1% for full vaccination of people on the island on that date, higher than the 66.2% rate in the U.S. More than 2.3 million people on the island have been fully vaccinated, the CDC said. <\/p>\n
According to the CDC's data tracker, the territory with the next-highest rate is Guam, at 71.5%; for states, most of the New England states are running neck and neck, with vaccine rates of around 70%. (Only Palau, a sovereign nation with a Compact of Free Association with the U.S., has a higher rate; in its case, 87.4% of residents, or nearly 16,000 people, have gotten the jabs.)<\/p>\n
In Puerto Rico's case, the destination put together a step-by-step plan with help from the CDC to reach high vaccination rates. The plan included publicity campaigns with doctors, nurses and politicians; an organized National Guard distribution system; clear messaging from Puerto Rico's leaders; and numerous public service announcements giving the locations of mass vaccination sites.<\/p>\n
The government now mandates vaccinations for college students, concert-goers, restaurant diners and those working in restaurants.<\/p>\n
All U.S. citizens entering Puerto Rico must fill out an online Travel Declaration form. Vaccinated travelers must present their official vaccination card (a copy is not accepted); unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.<\/p>\n
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