Half of Upper West Side Now Vaccinated As COVID Rate Drops

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The COVID-19 positive rate within the Upper West Side's three largest ZIP codes continues to trend downward as the vaccination rate in the community shoots up.

The most recent seven-day COVID-19 positive average for the 10023, 10024, and 10025 ZIP codes is 1.99 percent, marking the first time the rate has collectively been under 2 percent in months.

The positive rate on the Upper West Side dropping under 2 percent corresponds with another new smile-inducing milestone.

Over 50 percent of UWS residents have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 37 percent of Upper West Siders are fully vaccinated, according to data from the city.

The community is one of the few across New York City to already reach the 50 percent first vaccination mark.

Here's more detailed information about COVID-19 positive rates and vaccination rates on the Upper West Side.

Latest 7-Day COVID-19 Positive Rates For The UWS

• 10025: 2.09 percent, 102 new positives, 4,889 people tested
• 10024: 2.08 percent, 48 new positives, 2,307 people tested
• 10023: 1.82 percent, 46 new positives, 2,529 people tested

Latest Vaccination Information For The UWS

• 10025: 51 percent first dose received, 34 percent fully vaccinated
• 10024: 57 percent first dose received, 39 percent fully vaccinated
• 10023: 56 percent first dose received, 38 percent fully vaccinated

In total, 54 percent of Upper West Side adult residents have gotten their first dose of the vaccine, and 37 percent of the community is now fully vaccinated.

The number of vaccinations is expected to rise quickly as New Yorkers over the age of 16 can get vaccines as of Tuesday.

You can find information for the COVID-19 rates on the UWS here, and the vaccination rates in the neighborhood here.