New Yorkers 50 Years of Age and Older
Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 23

March 22, 2021   03:30 p.m.
    Press Release from Governor Cuomo's Office:

    Governor Cuomo Announces New Yorkers 50 Years of Age and
    Older Will Be Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

    New Yorkers 50 Years of Age and Older Can Make Appointments
    Tomorrow at 8 a.m.

    More Than 1.65 Million Doses Administered Through New York Mass
    Vaccination Sites and FEMA Sites to Date

    103,425 Doses Administered Across New York State in the Last 24
    Hours            

    More than 1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days           

    Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State's
    Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that starting tomorrow at
    8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the
    vaccine. 103,425 doses have been administered across New York's vast
    distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million doses have
    been administered over the past seven days. More than 1.65 million doses
    have been administered through New York mass vaccination sites and
    FEMA sites to date. Delivery of the week 15 allocation begins mid-week.  

    "We continue to kick vaccinations into overdrive throughout the state by
    expanding eligibility, establishing new vaccination sites and allowing
    providers to reach new populations. More New Yorkers are getting
    vaccinated every single day, but we still have a long way to go before
    defeating the COVID beast and reaching safety," Governor Cuomo said.
    "New York's distribution network is at the ready to handle an expected
    increase in supply, and we're excited to expand eligibility even further to
    New Yorkers over the age of 50 as we move to get through the COVID-19
    pandemic."

    New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible
    individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government.
    Due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and
    are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.

    The 'Am I Eligible' screening tool has been updated for individuals with
    comorbidities and underlying conditions with new appointments released on
    a rolling basis over the next weeks. New Yorkers can use the following to
    show they are eligible:

  • Doctor's letter, or
  • Medical information evidencing comorbidity, or
  • Signed certification

    New Yorkers seeking to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment
    at a state-run mass vaccination site, can visit the 'Am I Eligible' website.
    New Yorkers may also call their local health department, pharmacy, doctor,
    or hospital for additional information and to schedule appointments where
    vaccines are available.              

    The COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Dashboard is available to update New
    Yorkers on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. The New York State
    Department of Health requires vaccinating facilities to report all COVID-19
    vaccine administration data within 24 hours; the vaccine administration data
    on the dashboard is updated daily to reflect the most up-to-date metrics in
    the state's vaccination effort.       

    New Yorkers who suspect fraud in the vaccine distribution process can now
    call 833-VAX-SCAM (833-829-7226) toll-free or email the state Department
    of Health at STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov. Hotline staff will route
    complaints to the appropriate investigative agencies to ensure New Yorkers
    are not being taken advantage of as the State works to vaccinate the entire
    eligible population.   
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