EMS workers concerned about COVID-19 vaccine rollout in New York
A statewide group of ambulance providers is urging New York State to allow EMS workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccination first. Author: Leanne Stuck Updated: 11:13 PM EST December 10, 2020
BUFFALO, N.Y. During a press briefing Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo discussed the updates to New York s vaccine distribution plan.
Cuomo said the state s priority for vaccination are nursing home residents, nursing home staff and high-risk hospital workers.
New York will receive 170,000 doses as soon as this weekend, and not on the immediate priority list to get vaccines were EMS personnel. Twin City Ambulance President Terence Clark said that is concerning.