Its vaccination rate is more than double that of the worst-performing state Mississippi. "Vermonters prioritize their health, which is a good starting point," Levine tells AFP at the state health department offices in Burlington on Lake Champlain. The business partnered with the soldiers to help boost the vaccination rate of its staff, which was lagging at around 55 percent. Back in Burlington, Vermont's largest city, the high vaccination rate is a relief for locals and businesses. "There's also an economic bolster that comes with a higher vaccination rate," adds the 21-year-old.

Source: Mint July 04, 2021 01:07 UTC