In New York City, that means an initial shipment of 26,000 doses, with 500 destined for 250 Duane Reades, Walgreens, Rite Aids and Costcos.
Outside the city, CVS also participates.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio also announced a three-axis plan to vaccinate the elderly at home and the front-line essential workers who care for them.
Starting next week, the city will launch on-site vaccination clinics for seniors on site, and with the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in March, a vaccination campaign for seniors at home will be planned.
To minimize the risk for seniors at home throughout the month of February, the city will aim to vaccinate 25,000 health care workers over the next month, offering appointments dedicated to the areas where they live and work.
“We are moving heaven and earth to vaccinate our older neighbors,” de Blasio said. “Now, we offer vaccines to seniors in their communities, ensuring that our vaccines are passed on to those who need them most.”
To meet seniors where they are, the city will set up vaccine clinics in DFTA retirement communities and HPD Senior Buildings. Two on-site vaccination clinics will be launched the week of February 15, with additional locations to identify and prioritize in the coming weeks:
– Warbasse Cares Program (2844 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn)
– Morningside Retirement and Health Services (100 LaSalle Street, Morningside Heights)
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The news comes when New York State reports the lowest positivity rate since late November and when restaurants reopen covered restaurants with 25% capacity in New York City.
By all accounts, eating outdoors in the middle of a cold, snowy winter has been an unfortunate failure for most restaurants in the city.
“The most useful thing to do is to recover the indoor meals safely,” said Eric Adams, president of the Brooklyn district.
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