| Lewis County Launches Online Registration Portal for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments February 18, 2021 03:30 p.m. |
Lewis County Provides Vaccination Update Nine weeks into the County’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, Lewis County is proud to report that 3,300 residents have received their first dose vaccination, and 1,688 have received their second dose vaccination. Seniors 65 years of age and older account for 53.5% of all first dose vaccinations in the County. Comorbidities/Underlying Conditions Now Eligible On February 5th, Governor Cuomo announced that New Yorkers with underlying health conditions will be eligible for vaccination beginning February 15th. The Lewis County Public Health Department and area providers are prepared for this expansion. Individuals with Underlying Conditions who wish to be vaccinated in Lewis County will need to verify their eligibility by completing a personal attestation at the time of registration. A letter from your doctor is not necessary. A complete list of underlying conditions can be found attached to this release, and on New York State’s COVID-19 website. Individuals with questions about whether or not their medical condition qualifies as a co- morbid condition should contact their primary care provider. New Sign-Up Procedure Due to the small number of vaccines received by Lewis County each week, the County has established an online registration portal on the County’s website. Completing the online registration will place you on a waiting list held by Lewis County Public Health. As vaccines become available, Public Health will contact those on the list directly to schedule a vaccination appointment. For those without internet access, phone registration will be available through the Lewis County Public Health Department at (315) 376-5453. However, everyone is encouraged to assist their friends and neighbors without internet by registering them through the County’s online portal. This Week’s Clinics There is still no word from New York State about this week’s shipment of first dose vaccines, which has been delayed due to inclement weather nationwide. At this point, it will be unlikely that Lewis County will offer a first dose clinic this week, however, in the event the doses are delivered, those registered on the online portal will be contacted to schedule an appointment. Second Dose Appointments and Supplies All second dose appointments are automatically booked during your first dose appointment. Supplies for second doses are separate and distinct from first dose supplies. To date, Lewis County has had zero issues with second dose supply. After you receive your first dose, you can safely assume your second dose will be available to you at your preestablished appointment. Hang On and Wear a Mask! To those waiting anxiously for a vaccine, your patience is appreciated. We understand the registration system can be frustrating, but know that we are making progress. As we wait for more vaccines, remember, the best way to fight the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask, observe social distancing, and wash your hands. ### |
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