Less than 50% of residents in certain North, Central and West Long Beach ZIP codes have been vaccinated against COVID-19, raising concerns among health experts and community members alike as a more contagious delta strain of the virus is becoming more prevalent.
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The 90805 zip code in North Long Beach, which is home to over 95,000 residents, and the 90813 ZIP code spanning from West to Central Long Beach including Cambodia Town, remain below a 50% vaccination rate, according to the city’s vaccine data portal.
Citywide, 56.2% of all residents have been vaccinated, but it more well resourced areas such as East Long Beach’s 90815 ZIP code the total is near 70%.