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Vaccine Eligibility In NY Expands to Those Aged 50 and Up

CUOMOMON

(New York, NY/77WABC)-NY State has expanded eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations to individuals ages 50 and up. NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the changes in eligibility in NY on Monday.

Gov. Cuomo was joined by religious leaders of many faiths in an effort to partner with minority communities to encourage vaccinations and create vaccination sites at faith-based facilities.

Covid-19 vaccinations remain in short supply although people are urged to make an appointment. Lare increases in supply are expected in the coming weeks.

The governor made the announcement as he kicked off the “Roll Up Your Sleeve” campaign.

The Governor asked the faith-based community to partner with a vaccine provider to help get people past vaccine hesitancy.

“As we saw Black experts around the country speak up and as we saw people still being affected, we do not have the luxury of waiting,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said. “We must do all we can on the ground to save our people.”