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Vaccine eligibility expands to 16 and up | News, Sports, Jobs

jwhittaker@post-journal.com, etichy@post-journal.com America’s COVID-19 vaccine problem will shift from availability to willingness within the span of a month. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, discussed the national COVID-19 vaccination effort during a visit to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown on Monday. Schumer said federal stimulus bills in December and March have helped make COVID-19 vaccines more available than they were initially, and the Senate majority leader said he expects availability to improve even more very quickly. “There’s lots of places,” he said. “We’ve made them available. You don’t have to travel to the Bills stadium or anything to get them. And they’re free, and there’s going to be so much available that in about three weeks you’ll just be able to show up at one of the places and get a shot if you’re 18 or over. We expect that will happen by about May 1, that there will be enough vaccines for everybody. That means, by the be

Vaccinations Key To Losing Pandemic Restrictions | News, Sports, Jobs

dphillips@post-journal.com The answer to possibly the most asked question during the last year “How much longer do I have to wear mask in public” will depend on herd immunity. Herd immunity occurs when enough people become immune to a disease to make its spread unlikely. As a result, the entire community is protected, even those who are not themselves immune. Herd immunity is usually achieved through vaccination, but it can also occur through natural infection. Dr. Elizabeth Kidder, The Chautauqua Center medical provider, said once 70% to 75% of county residents are vaccinated then herd immunity should be present in the community.

Vaccinations are crucial for a healthy population and economy | News, Sports, Jobs

Todd J. Tranum President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the New York state continues to open up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, and at the same time the vaccine supply has increased with additional clinics and pharmacies being added to calendars frequently now. This is all important work as our local businesses continue to move forward and as we continue to work towards a summer tourism season that is critically important to or our local economy. Data from the state Health Department shows that 29.9% of Chautauqua County residents have received at least one vaccine dose. 15.7% have been fully vaccinated so far. That’s a good first step, although we still have work to do, especially as we recognize that senior citizens make up the bulk of our vaccinated population at this time.

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