How a small, mostly rural Appalachian state became a national leader in Covid vaccination

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Jan 31, 2021 How a small, mostly rural Appalachian state became a national leader in Covid vaccination West Virginia, a small and mostly rural state with a large elderly population, was tagged early on as a place likely to struggle with Covid-19 and any vaccine rollout. But the state is now being hailed as a vaccination success story, with 85 percent of its delivered doses already used, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Here's how the unique characteristics of the Appalachian state — known for country roads, a dying coal industry and a low overall health ranking — aided its Covid-19 response. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy