Francisca Taboada received her vaccine against COVID-19 and commented on it: “A new life because I was a COVID patient and my husband was too. It is a second chance that God is giving us.”
Latinos in upper Manhattan received, as if it were a new opportunity to live, the coveted appointment to receive the coronavirus vaccine, the same day that the Mayor warned that there is approximately a week left until the 186,000 doses remaining in the five counties.
With some hospitals canceling pre-booked appointments and others failing to make new reservations, Governor Cuomo lashed out at the federal government for the shortage.
While 7 million New Yorkers qualify for it, New York State receives just 300,000 weekly.
Francisca and her husband Javier were lucky: “I called today at once they gave it to me. I called at about 1 in the afternoon and by 5 they gave me the appointment for myself and my husband. As quickly as possible, they didn’t. I was hoping to achieve this, but we have it, thank God. “
Others who came to the New York Presbyterian-run site at the Fort Washington Armory agree.
“No problem. I urge everyone to get the vaccine, which is the only way we can eradicate this virus. Any fear of the reaction? No, there is no fear. I am afraid of the virus “explained one patient.
You cannot get to this and other public places without an appointment: “I came to look for an appointment but they told me to call if I work here too but I have to call by phone,” explained a patient.
New Yorkers who want to know the requirements to receive the vaccine, make an appointment and also know if they are eligible, can visit the website: vaccinetogetherny.org
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