By Andrew Magnotta @710WOR
May 11, 2021
Vaccination rates have slowed in the Tri-State area and local leaders are devising new strategies for outreach and incentives to fully inoculate the population and recovery from the worst pandemic in a century.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a slew of perks for residents who get vaccinated, including free tickets to some of the city s most iconic attractions, free weekly MetroCards and possibly even cash, if it comes to that.
This comes as the FDA authorizes Pfizer and BioNTech s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use among children ages 12 - 15 years old, meaning middle school-aged kids will be able to get the vaccine as early as this week.
By Andrew Magnotta @710WOR
May 11, 2021
Vaccination rates have slowed in the Tri-State area and local leaders are devising new strategies for outreach and incentives to fully inoculate the population and recovery from the worst pandemic in a century.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a slew of perks for residents who get vaccinated, including free tickets to some of the city s most iconic attractions, free weekly MetroCards and possibly even cash, if it comes to that.
This comes as the FDA authorizes Pfizer and BioNTech s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use among children ages 12 - 15 years old, meaning middle school-aged kids will be able to get the vaccine as early as this week.
Updated on May 11, 2021 at 3:32 pm
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New York is rolling out a new suite of incentives to encourage vaccinations among those less motivated as the state reports a drop of 41% in vaccination rates over the last month alone
The city is offering free tickets to attractions like Lincoln Center, NYC Aquarium and Bronx Zoo and a two-week Citi Bike membership while the state is chipping in free 7-day MetroCards, among other bonuses
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday the mass vaccination site at the Mets Citi Field would add a drive-thru option starting May 13 in hopes of reaching those who prefer to stay in their vehicles.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference, Monday, May 10, 2021 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, Pool)
ALBANY As the pace of COVD-19 vaccinations has slowed, New York officials are trying a mix of mandates and incentives to overcome hesitancy, including free subway rides.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state can’t mandate vaccines until they get full approval from the federal government. If that happens, New York will require students of the state’s and New York City’s public university and college systems to get vaccinated to attend in-person classes this fall, Cuomo said in a Monday press conference in New York City.
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