New Yorkers who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine – currently that includes healthcare workers – should check as soon as possible with their organizations or employers to see if they qualify. The vaccine may be available for only a limited time period before it gets redistributed by the state, so those eligible should act immediately.
“We encourage as many as possible to receive the vaccine – we may have only a short time to stop the virus, and it depends upon as many people getting vaccinated as possible, as soon as possible,” said Nancy Ciavarri, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Oak Orchard Health.
Oak Orchard Health has received a limited supply of COVID vaccine from NYS Department of Health. They are allowed and directed to provide the vaccine for certain types of workers in the communities they serve but must follow strict guidelines provided by New York State DOH.
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