Meet the Capital Region volunteers helping sign people up for vaccine
Supply is increasing, but it s still hard to get a coronavirus vaccine. These people are helping.
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1of18Dr. Brenda Robinson, founder and CEO of the Black Nurses Coalition, at a vaccination clinic at the Arbor Hill Elementary School in Albany, NY, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 (Jim Franco/special to the Times Union.)James FrancoShow MoreShow Less
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Dr. Brenda Robinson, founder and CEO of the Black Nurses Coalition, at a vaccination clinic at the Arbor Hill Elementary School in Albany, NY, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 (Jim Franco/special to the Times Union.)James FrancoShow MoreShow Less
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Schenectady County to offer in-person vaccine appointment help
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SCHENECTADY Beginning Friday, Schenectady County will offer in-person assistance to residents who need help scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine.
County library staff will help residents navigate vaccine sites starting Friday at 10 a.m. at the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library’s McChesney Room in downtown Schenectady.
At present, people who live in four zip codes 12304, 12305, 12307 and 12308 who are vaccine-eligible can sign up for an appointment at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany.
County officials noted while appointments aren’t guaranteed, they hoped the service will alleviate the struggle.
“Searching for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can be a daunting task, especially for people who don’t have reliable internet access,” said Deputy County Legislature Chairman Philip Fields in a statement.
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