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COVID-19: NY To Close Four More Mass Vaccination Sites, Including One In Hudson Valley COVID-19: NY To Close Four More Mass Vaccination Sites, Including One In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: NY To Close Four More Mass Vaccination Sites, Including One In Hudson Valley New York State is closing more of its mass vaccination sites in an effort to focus more resources on areas where the rate of COVID-19 vaccination is lower. The state announced that the following sites will cease operations beginning Monday, July 26: The Diana Center at SUNY Orange Stony Brook Southampton Binghamton University at Gannett Drive Aviation Mall in Queensbury Earlier in the month, the state announced the closure of four other mass vaccination sites, including the one at Jones Beach. The state said it will evaluate whether it will close the remaining sites in the coming weeks an…

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COVID-19: New York Scaling Down Some Mass Vaccination Sites COVID-19: New York Scaling Down Some Mass Vaccination Sites
Covid-19: New York Scaling Down Some Mass Vaccination Sites With New York on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will start beginning to downscale some of its mass vaccination sites. With an eye toward targeting the ZIP codes with the lowest vaccination rates, Cuomo announced on Friday, June 18 that the state is shifting its resources to communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average. Related story - COVID-19: These New York ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates “Given the statewide progress on vaccinations and the achievement of milestones that allowed the state to lift COVID-19 rest…

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COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Will Be Open To Walk-Ins For 16+ In NY COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Will Be Open To Walk-Ins For 16+ In NY
Covid-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Will Be Open To Walk-Ins For 16+ In NY With the supply of the COVID-19 vaccines beginning to outweigh the demand in New York, mass vaccination sites will soon be accepting walk-in appointments for all adults across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Thursday, April 29, the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites will be accepting walk-ins for all residents 16 and older. “With COVID, we're at a little bit of a point of transition,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 conference on Tuesday, April 27 in Johnson City. “We’ve been doing great with the vaccinations at distribution sites across the state, but we’re se…

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COVID-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment COVID-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment
Covid-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment Another hurdle has been removed for older New Yorkers seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Friday, April 23, residents 60 years and older can enter any of the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites and receive a vaccine without having to schedule an appointment. “Today, we’re taking an additional step for people 60 years of age and older. You won’t even need an appointment to get a vaccine,” Cuomo said from a COVID-19 briefing in Yonkers on Wednesday, April 21. “You can just walk into any of the mass vaccination sites across the state, walk in, and…

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COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To NYers Age 60 And Over, New Group Of Employees COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To NYers Age 60 And Over, New Group Of Employees
Covid-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To NYers Age 60 And Over, New Group Of Employees More New Yorkers will now be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, the vaccine distribution eligibility would be expanding to include any New Yorker age 60 and over. Appointments can start being made immediately for those qualifying at mass vaccination sites and pharmacies. It had previously been restricted to those over the age of 65. The eligibility expansion will continue on Wednesday, March 17 to include:  Public-facing government and public employees Not-for-profit workers who provide public-facing…

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by Zak Failla