Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh applies for 400 COVID-19 vaccines
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Apr 13, 2021, 3:40pm EDT
Colleges statewide are now applying to receive thousands of vaccines earmarked for students, despite the pause announced Tuesday on Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
A total of 35,000 vaccines will be distributed to SUNY and private colleges throughout the state - in New York s effort to vaccinate students and young adults before the end of the spring semester.
Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh has applied for 400 vaccines.
College President Jason Adsit says he s unsure how the Johnson & Johnson rollback will affect availability but hopes other brands will be available.