Teachers, first responders, those 75 and older eligible for Covid-19 vaccine next week
By Sandra Tan and Aaron Besecker
News Staff Reporters
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Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul observes Friday as ECMC nurse Shentelle Bell, right, gives licensed practical nurse Erin Matthews her second-round covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer. Health care workers were among the first wave to get their vaccines, but Gov. Cuomo has now opened up vaccines to teachers, first responders and seniors ages 75 and older.
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
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A hospital staff member gets her second Covid-19 vaccination at ECMC, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
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Pharmacy Intern Anna Augostini draws up Covid-19 vaccines so nurses can administer the second shot to hospital staff at the vaccination clinic at ECMC, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
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At the entrance to the ECMC vaccination clinic, a wall is filled with reasons staff have written as to why they got vaccinated, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
By Sandra Tan and Aaron Besecker
News Staff Reporters
Now that many health care workers have received at least an initial dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has given the green light for all people age 75 and older, as well as teachers, first responders and other public safety/transit workers to get access to the Covid-19 vaccine starting Monday.
The total number of deaths for December has now risen to 385, the worst month for county deaths – by far – since the local health crisis began in March.
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul observes Friday as ECMC nurse Shentelle Bell, right, gives licensed practical nurse Erin Matthews her second-round covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer. Health care workers were among the first wave to get their vaccines, but Gov. Cuomo has now opened up vaccines to teachers, first responders and seniors ages 75 and older.
Pharmacy Intern Anna Augostini draws up Covid-19 vaccines so nurses can administer the second shot to hospital staff at the vaccination clinic at ECMC, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
