The FDA's action applies specifically to solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to be equally immunocompromised.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, 62.4% of the Massachusetts population was fully vaccinated, including 73.1% of people aged 18 years old and older.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, 57.1% of the total population in the state had been vaccinated, including 67.1% of people aged 18 years old and older.
The state, which also is the smallest in the nation in terms of its geographical size, had fully vaccinated 59.7% of its population by July 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With cases rising as a result of the Delta variant, the best way for pregnant individuals to protect themselves against the potential harm from COVID-19 infection is to be vaccinated, the groups said.