Friday, January 15, 2021 - 21:14
The Enterprise Michael Koff
“We’re not getting the number of vaccines that we want yet and we are able to give more,” said Albany County Health Commissioner Elizabeth Whalen.
ALBANY COUNTY Although the clamor continues for COVID-19 vaccinations as demand far outstrips supply, the Capital Region is doing well getting the vaccine it has into the arms of residents, according to figures released by the governor on Friday.
The Capital Region has administered 92 percent of first and second doses of the vaccine it has received. Of the state’s 10 regions, only two others have a higher rate: the North Country at 94 percent and the Southern Tier at 93 percent. New York City has the worst rate, at 63 percent.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 21:29
The federal government made several shifts in COVID policy this week: Requiring international travelers to test negative before flying to the United States, changing the guidance for vaccine eligibility, and releasing doses originally held back.
ALBANY COUNTY Patience was advised this week on both the state and local levels as residents clamored for COVID-19 vaccines while the supply remained limited.
“It’s gonna take time, people. You have to be patient,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy at his Tuesday morning press briefing.
In its 44th week of battling the virus, Albany County broke records for hospitalizations with 163 announced on Thursday and for new cases, with 351 announced on Tuesday, topping the Jan. 1 record of 346.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy confirmed three new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Wednesday. A man in his 70s, a woman in her 80s, and a woman
ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy confirmed four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Monday morning. The deaths were comprised of a woman in her 50s, two women
ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy announced a new mobile vaccination vehicle being brought online in the coming weeks to bring COVID-19 vaccines to residents’ doorsteps.