OAKLAND, Calif. - Alameda County on Thursday announced it had administered two million doses of vaccine, which means that 79.6% of all eligible residents over age 12 have received at least one dose and 66.2% are fully vaccinated.
The news comes as the Bay Area overall has reached high vaccination rates.
For instance, 82% of Marin County's eligible residents are vaccinated, making it the most COVID-vaccinated county in California and among the highest in the U.S.
Although it is the seventh-largest county in the state, Alameda County is the fifth county statewide to deliver more than two million doses.
Residents who are eligible and have not received a vaccination are encouraged to call 510-208-4VAX (510-208-4829) or visit bit.ly/AlCoSignUp to arrange an appointment or drop by a location near them.