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Fingerlakes1.com Menu On Wednesday the list of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine expanded once again. On it were more ‘public-facing’ workers. Approximately 80% of the state’s population is eligible. According to the state’s website here’s who can sign up for the vaccine: Individuals Age 60 and older who reside in New York First Responder or Support Staff for First Responder Agency Fire Local Fire Service, including firefighters and investigators (professional and volunteer) Police and Investigations SUNY Police City, Town, and Village Police Departments Transit of oth...

More vaccine appointments are available for Monroe County residents.

The Tompkins County Health Department received 600 doses of the COVID vaccine for the week of Jan. 25. The state has instructed all local health departments to prioritize administration of the vaccine to essential workers in phase 1B. In accordance with that, Tompkins County Health Department will offer the 600 doses to first responder agencies, corrections staff and workers in P-12 schools.  Meanwhile, the state instructed local pharmacies to prioritize those who are ages 65 and over, and for hospitals to prioritize vaccinating healthcare workers in phase 1A. The Health Department will re...