Washington Grapples With High Number of Coronavirus Cases
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Jan. 17, 2021, 2:09 p.m. ETJan. 17, 2021, 2:09 p.m. ET
The nation’s capital, still reeling from the assault on the Capitol last week, is part of a broader surge in the Mid-Atlantic region. Two lawmakers have tested positive after being in lockdown in the Capitol.
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Washington Grapples With Coronavirus Surge
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington urged residents to be vigilant against the coronavirus on Monday, and announced that any resident 65 or older could make an appointment to receive the vaccine.
Even in these tumultuous days, our experience with Covid, we remain concerned, as the rest of the country remains concerned, about increase in cases. I am requesting that the Secretary of the Department of the Interior cancel any and all public gathering permits in the District of Columbia and deny any applications for public gathering during the period Jan. 11 through Jan. 24. In addition to hee
Hundreds of NYC vaccine appointment slots go UNFILLED as city demands candidates answer 51 questions to get a shot and Cuomo warns even priority groups will have to wait up to 14 weeks
The process for signing up for appointments in New York City is arduous, including a 51-question survey on a website rife with technological issues
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer attacked the bewildering process on Sunday, saying it was discouraging people from seeking appointments
It wasn t clear by Monday evening if the city had made progress fixing the issue
New York state moved into Phase 1B of its vaccination plan on Monday
After Unused Vaccines Are Thrown in Trash, Cuomo Loosens Rules
Now, employees who interact with the public, including pharmacy cashiers, qualify. It was the second time in two days that the state amended its rules.
This is the second time in two days that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration has loosened the restrictions on who can get vaccinated in New York State. Credit.Seth Wenig/Associated Press
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Across New York State, medical providers in recent weeks had the same story: They had been forced to throw out precious vaccine doses because of difficulties finding patients who matched precisely with the state’s strict vaccination guidelines and the steep penalties they would face had they made a mistake.