The need for these shots grow every day as New York reports a total of 32,725 deaths from coronavirus since the pandemic began, 1.2 million people have tested positive and the current positivity rate stands well over 5%.
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Beginning this week, seniors age 65 or older who are unable to make their own arrangements and need transportation to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can sign up for transportation through the City, Mayor de Blasio announced today. We are moving heaven and earth to get our senior neighbors vaccinated , said Mayor Bill de Blasio. Now, seniors who need a ride to an appointment will get one, ensuring our vaccines go to those who need them most.
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NEW YORK CITY (WABC) The push to try to get more people vaccinated in New York continues.
Three new locations opened up Saturday in New York City at NYCHA buildings to try to get the shots to people hit the hardest by the coronavirus.
Clinics were set to open at the Van Dyke I & II Houses in Brooklyn, Cassidy Lafayette Houses in Staten Island and Polo Grounds Towers in Manhattan.
Members of the NYPD s Medical Division vaccinated hundreds of residents at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem.
More than 500 residents age 65 and older were expected to receive the Moderna vaccine.