There are over 2 million Italians over 70 who have not yet received the first dose of the vaccine.
According to the latest government report, updated as of May 14, 519,666 over 80s (11.49% of the population of this age group) and 1,495,947 citizens between 70 and 79 years old (24.84% ) have not been vaccinated.
Among the over 80s, the region furthest behind is Sardinia, with 30.99% who have not even had the first dose while in Veneto the percentage drops to 1.56%. Among the 70-79 year olds, the region that has vaccinated the least is Sicily, with 42.57% and the one that has gone better is Puglia, where 15.70% of unvaccinated remain.