Sunday, May 9, 2021

Governor Cuomo Announces 60% of Adults in New York Have Received at Least One Covid-19 Vaccine Dose

 

168,958 Doses Administered in the Last 24 Hours

More than 1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days

Vaccine Dashboard Updated Daily on the State's Vaccine Program Here


 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 60 percent of New Yorkers who are 18 years of age or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 168,958 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.            

"The vaccine is the best weapon we have in our fight against COVID, and we all need to take it in order to finally defeat this beast." Governor Cuomo said. "With 60 percent of all adults and almost half of all eligible New Yorkers having received at least one dose, we continue to make remarkable progress as a state, but we cannot get lax. If you still need to get your shot, please do so quickly at one of our many sites across the state. Everyone who is 16 and older is eligible here in New York, and the vaccine is free, safe and effective."          

All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccines.gov to find information on vaccine appointments near them.                    

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN

Total doses administered - 16,564,716

Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 168,958

Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,015,327

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 59.7%

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 47.8%

Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 48.0%

Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 38.2%  

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