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This includes public works employees, social service and child service caseworkers, government inspectors, sanitation workers and DMV workers.
Public-facing gov't employees, nonprofit workers & essential building service workers are eligible for the vaccine beginning March 17.
All sites can vaccinate anyone who is eligible—except pharmacies which will be reserved to vaccinate 60+ & teachers.https://t.co/SqtxtKYQJ4— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 9, 2021
New York has administered nearly 6 million doses of the vaccine so far, Cuomo said, adding that he will make an appointment for himself now that he is eligible at age 63.
The governor also said the state will lift restrictions on which providers can administer vaccines. Previously, certain types of providers were directed to focus their vaccination efforts on specific populations to ensure equitable vaccine distribution.