New York City has used 100 percent of the allocation for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine received from the federal government.
As reported by Governor Andrew Cuomo, as of Friday, a total of 1,789,018 injections of the two-dose vaccine have been put into the arms of New Yorkers across the state. That figure includes 1,473,282 first doses and 315,736 second doses.
“New York’s vast distribution network is capable of handling over 100,000 vaccines per day, but to really do it, we need more doses from the federal government,” Governor Cuomo noted.
The president indicated that the allocation of vaccines of the federal 250,400 additional doses will arrive this week, and that New York will get a raise 16% in vaccine doses during the next three weeks, reviews the portal The New York Post.
“While the 16% increase in weekly vaccine supply over the next three weeks is a welcome increase, the reality is that we simply need more supply. As we move through this next phase of the war, I urge New Yorkers to continue to wear a mask, distance themselves socially, and stand firm in New York. “
Approximately 7.1 million New Yorkers are currently eligible to receive the vaccine. Due to the limited supply, authorities encourage New Yorkers to be patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination centers without an appointment.
For this reason, Cuomo warned local governments not to schedule any appointments “Until they know they have an assignment from the state.”
As vaccine doses are used, New York City has seen the COVID-19 positivity rate drop as 4.65%, the lowest since December 11, detalla The Post.
And on the other hand, the rate of total hospitalizations due to the virus fell by 163, bringing the state total to 8,357, according to the latest data.
The state registered other 151 deaths as a result of the coronavirus in the 24-hour period which ended at midnight on Friday, bringing the death toll to 34.893.
The city has seen the rate of infections drop little by little, and if it continues on this path, limited food consumption could resume in the five districts starting on Valentine’s Day, Cuomo reported in his report to the media. .
He also detailed that as of March 15, the wedding banquets of up to 50% capacity or 150 people, as long as all guests are tested and approved by local health officials.
According to the president, rapid pretests will be the key to finally reopen more places, including Broadway and the ballparks before vaccination reaches a critical mass.
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Yankee Stadium Vaccinations for Bronx Residents Only
Yankee Stadium will finally host a mass vaccination center against the coronavirus, but only for residents of the Bronx.
According to announcements from Governor Andrew Cuomo, only Bronx residents will be able to receive injections there, even after original plans were delayed by a national vaccine shortage.
Due to problems in the supply of vaccines, the city had to delay its plans to use the famous sports center, however, they have been reactivated so that the stadium opens to a mega vaccination day.
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The neighborhood has the highest rate of positivity in COVID tests in the city, with 7.1%, according to state statistics reported by The New York Post.
The Yankees organization offered the headquarters of the Bronx bombers in January, after City Hall struck a deal with Subway Series rivals the Mets to use Citi Field in Queens as the site of a huge 24/7 vaccination center.
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