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Covid-
19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check
Relief is now finally on the way for Americans amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It took more than a week of drama after Congressional leaders unveiled an approximately $900 billion stimulus deal on Sunday, Dec. 20that will provide Americans that qualify direct payments of $600 for individuals to help offset the hardships caused during the crisis. The $600 is half of what was directed during the first round of stimulus checks earlier this year. Payments are phased down from $600 for those making more than $75,000 annually and are completely phased out for indivi…
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Covid-
19: Cuomo Lays Out Plans For Phase II Of Vaccination
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out the state’s plans for the second phase of administering COVID-19 vaccines to essential workers and the general public most at-risk of catching the virus. This week, Phase I of the state’s vaccination plan began, as the first frontline healthcare worker in Queens was given New York’s first dose, with other allocations shipped to hospitals across the state. Earlier story - COVID-19: First NY Vaccine Administered To Critical Care Nurse Phase I of the plan, as dictated by the state, is earmarked for healthcare workers, nursing home residents, and employ…
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Covid-
19: Here's How Many Vaccine Doses Are Coming To Long Island
Thousands of allocations of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are coming to Long Island - possibly as soon as this weekend - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, Dec. 9. On Long Island, 26,500 allocations have been designated from the state’s initial 170,000 vaccinations that are being shipped out from the Hudson Valley-based pharmaceutical company. Each of the state’s 10 regions received varying allocations, depending on the population in that area. Only New York City’s 72,000 allocations are higher statewide. “This is a massive undertaking,” Cuomo said. “People have not focused e…
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Covid-
19: Cuomo Debuts 'Weapon That Will Win War' Against Virus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced New York to the "weapon that is going to win the war" against COVID-19. During an impromptu COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Dec. 3 in Albany, Cuomo showcased the vaccine after the state received the first batch of vials containing the vaccination. Related story - COVID-19: 170,000 Vaccines Coming To New York, Here's Who Will Get Them “The next chapter is going to be vaccine distribution and acceptance,” Cuomo said. “This is the weapon that wins the COVID war, and we have to get serious about this. “The distribution is a massive undertaking by the government…
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Covid-
19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available
A vaccine for COVID-19 is likely weeks or months away from being approved, but New York State now has a plan for when it is. The NYS Department of Health released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program on Sunday, Oct. 18. It provides an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York. It was developed in consultation with clinical and public health experts and includes partnerships with local departments of health, community partners and organizations, and the federal government. "Given the many unknowns at this point …
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