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Pharmacies allowed to vaccinate more people as eligibility expands
People 60 and over will be eligible for the vaccine starting Wednesday.
and last updated 2021-03-09 23:25:35-05
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Changes are coming to who pharmacies can vaccinate.
On March 10th, pharmacies can begin vaccinating people over 60 years old and teachers, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
Cuomo expanded eligibility to anyone over the age of 60, previously pharmacies were vaccinating people over 65.
Pharmacies can only vaccinate people over 60, and now teachers. They cannot vaccinate any other eligible groups. Cuomo said it follows federal guidance prioritizing teacher vaccination.
âOnce those announcements come down, our phones start to ring,â said Ivylea pharmacy owner Chuck Barone.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Dozens of COVID-19 vaccination sites have opened across New York for those eligible to receive a shot. But supplies are dwindling after Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened up eligibility in mid-January to millions.
Many sites may have already run out of doses or have all their appointments booked, and have begun turning away those seeking the vaccine. New York receives about 250,000 new doses from the federal government each week, according to Cuomo.
Appointments have been difficult to get for many New Yorkers. But they are necessary. Walk-ins are not allowed. This information is based on the latest update from the Finger Lakes vaccine hub. https://flvaccinehub.org/Home/Eligible
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