Pharmacies
across New York City are now able to vaccinate residents with underlying health
conditions.
Gov.
Andrew Cuomo says he is expanding who pharmacies can vaccinate in order for
vulnerable populations to be reached and protected. He says he is able to do so
because of an increase in vaccine supply.
Sen.
Chuck Schumer announced that the state would be receiving 1.65 million doses a
week from the federal government, an increase of 33%.
Prior
to the rule change, pharmacies could only vaccinate teachers and those 60 or
older.
Anyone
with an underlying conditions can bring a doctor’s note, medical information as
evidence or a signed certificate. Residents have to be over 16 years old to be
vaccinated.
Some
of the health conditions that qualify for a vaccine are cancer, kidney or
pulmonary disease, heart conditions and pregnancy.
The
new eligibility is currently in effect.