Thread by @IntuitMachine

Here's a map of the US and the delta-variant as of Aug 5. Is there a firewall that can contain the rapid rise of infections coming from the south?

Here's the covid vaccination rate as of July 1. The northeast is bordered by well-vaccinated states (i.e. IL, KY, VA). It will be problematic if there is an outbreak in IN, OH and WV. Reminds me of playing the game of Risk.

So what's going on in FL? It's in the middle of a battle. There's no firewall protecting it from lowvax states like AL. If you look at the map, the intensity of the outbreak in AL is at the border with FL.

It's a similar situation with GA and the border of FL. So what's going on in this region that's causing this? What is this region known for?

This is known as the 'Bible Belt'.

The virus is spreading in regions with a disdain for science. We hear this all the time. But it's fascinating to see it play out on a map.