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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Tompkins County Officials say the health department has received 700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be administered this week.
Prioritization will be for grocery workers and P-12 school workers, falling under Phase 1B eligibility. Effective February 15th, Health Departments may begin to vaccinate individuals with comorbidities based on supply.
Tompkins County health officials say they will clarify next week’s distribution following notification of the number of available doses from the state.
The Tompkins County Health Department says it will release appointments to the prioritized groups in phases.
Each group will have a pre-determined amount of time to register for appointments before the next group is provided the link. The online registration link will not be public and individuals in these groups should not forward the link to others who are not in these eligible groups. L
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The New York State tiered distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine makes it crucial that residents know when they are eligible to receive the vaccine, where they are slated to receive their shots, and how to make an appointment.
Earlier this month, United Health Services unveiled a New York State Southern Tier Regional COVID-19 Vaccination website at www.nyuhs.org/southerntiervax, which shows a county-by-county look where doses are available at pharmacies, hospitals and local health departments statewide, and also includes links for how to make an appointment at each facility.
If someone is unable to make an appointment online, call 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829), although callers are warned there may be a long hold time due to the volume.