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New York, NY (77WABC)-Appearing this morning during a televised interview on MSNBC, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said NYC is ready to fully re-open from Covid-19 closures as of July First. You can listen to his comment below on MSNBC:
The Mayor credited 6.3 million vaccinations to date in NYC, adding “this is going to be the summer of New York City,” in announcing the decision following closures due to the Covid-19 Viral Pandemic which began in March 2020.
The Mayor said the reopening includes theatres but did not specify Broadway which DeBlasio last said was scheduled to reopen in September.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces NYC will fully reopen July 1:
“We are ready for stores to open, for businesses to open, offices, theaters — full strength.” pic.twitter.com/bwytKYGg3p
— The Recount (@therecount) April 29, 2021
As of today, anyone 16 years of age and older can receive a Covid-19 vaccine at state-run mass vaccination sites in NY without an appointment. However, an appointment is needed for a second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
City-run vaccination sites are also open to those 16 and up:
City-run vaccine sites are now offering walk-up #COVID19 vaccine shots for every New Yorker, 16 and up.
It’s never been easier to get vaccinated. Find a site today: https://t.co/cNSZQW3Wf1 pic.twitter.com/Cc73zqEKPk
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) April 23, 2021
State-run mega vaccination sites are operating at the Javits Center in Manhattan, Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, and Citi Field in Queens.
