Live Breaking News & Updates on Regional Vaccine Network
Stay updated with breaking news from Regional vaccine network. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
UpdatedMon, Mar 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm ET Reply 3d, background, bottle, close up, communication, company, concept, contemporary, coronavirus, covid-19, cure, dose, drugs, equipment, europe (Shutterstock) HUDSON VALLEY, NY With more coronavirus vaccine doses making their way into New York State, there are more ways to navigate the system and score a coveted appointment. You still have to fit the state s eligibility requirements. At this point, about 10 million New Yorkers are eligible including medical workers, nursing home residents, police, firefighters and teachers, essential workers, people age 65 and older and people with comorbidities. Twelve weeks in, almost half of those groups have received at least one dose. ....
LongIsland.com Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling on Monday to announce a partnership between the County, Northwell Health and New York State to open a COVID-19 vaccine distribution center . The vaccines will be distributed by Nassau County Department of Health staff, Members of Nassau County’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) with assistance from Northwell Health, which has been designated by New York State as Long Island’s vaccination HUB. The center will operate in NCC’s CCB building and will begin vaccinations on Tuesday, January 5, for residents who meet the criteria set forth by New York State. Appointments are required. ....