Frequently Asked Questions
Lakers Together FAQ
Question
If our vaccination rates are so good, why did we stop the COVID requirement?
Answer
Although GV's 90% COVID vacation rate can be attributed to the vaccine requirement, once our system of data collection was established it was determined that 70% of our population would have arrived fully vaccinated regardless of a requirement. 70% is on par with our surrounding counties (better in some cases), it should also be noted that since the 2021 requirement the vaccine has become more widely adopted. Note, we still strongly recommended receiving the COVID-9 vaccine and booster.
- Currently more than 229 million people in the US (about 69.2% of the population) have been fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine (See CDC Data Tracker, https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations (visited February 9, 2023).
- Vaccinations in Kent County, Michigan
- Completed Primary Series – Ages 18 to 65 -74.3%
- Vaccinations in Ottawa County, Michigan
- Completed Primary Series – Ages 18 to 65- 69.6%