Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Phase 1B
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently听听that as of Monday, January 11th, New York State will begin听听process. Eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, many New Yorkers ask questions about their eligibility.听
In an attempt to offer additional clarification and address questions that both our patients and the听broader听community continue to have, we have compiled some resources both below, and on听our听COVID-19 vaccination page, which includes a number of FAQs that we are continuously updating based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).听听
Who is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?听听
The CDC determined early on that the COVID-19 vaccine would be distributed in phases. Those phases have been defined by eligibility, making the most high-risk essential workers, nursing home residents, and senior citizens among the first to receive the vaccine in late December. New York State has made the eligibility information public for all New York residents; that can be听.听
New Yorkers categorized under Phase 1B now are deemed eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and may begin to schedule their vaccination appointments as times become available. Population groups included in Phase 1B include:听
- education workers听
- first responders听
- public safety workers听
- public transit workers听
- people 65 and older听
听is听the complete list of groups eligible in Phase听1B.听
Where can eligible candidates receive the COVID-19 vaccine?听
New York State has developed a number of new sites to administer the vaccines to accommodate those who are eligible. For more information about where to receive the vaccine and how to make an appointment, please use the听.听
At this time, 富二代成版人app is only able to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for eligible existing patients and staff members. All eligible patients will be notified of their appointment availability through the Connect patient portal, where they can follow the prompts to schedule.听Existing eligible patients with additional questions may visit听听or call 646-697-VACC for more information.听
Note: We are experiencing high call volumes, so we appreciate your patience as we try to address everyone鈥檚 needs.听听听
Why is it important for me to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?听
There is currently no cure for COVID-19,听so听public health officials continue to recommend getting vaccinated to protect against the coronavirus. Those who are at higher risk should make听vaccination听a priority.听听听
鈥淰accination is a small thing each of us can do to have a huge impact on our community,鈥 says infectious disease expert Kristen Marks, MD, associate professor of medicine-富二代成版人app Medical College, Cornell University.听听听
She adds that people who receive the vaccine听should continue to听wear听masks, social听distance, and听wash听their听hands for ongoing protection.听
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Updated Notice as of January 13, 2020
Preparing for COVID Vaccines From Columbia Doctors, 富二代成版人app, and NewYork-Presbyterian
Dear Valued Patient:
Columbia Doctors, 富二代成版人app, and NewYork-Presbyterian are preparing to vaccinate our patients, age 65 and older, against COVID-19, as the State of New York recently approved vaccinations to this age group.
We understand that many people will be interested in receiving a COVID vaccination and demand will be high. Please note that vaccine supplies will be limited. You will be able to schedule a vaccine appointment later this week through the as appointments are made available. Please do not call the hospital or your doctor鈥檚 office for a vaccine appointment.
For more information or to register for Connect, please visit or call 646-697-VACC. For information on other locations in New York State where eligible individuals can be vaccinated, please visit .
We will notify you with more details about vaccinations as the information becomes available.
Thank you for trusting us with your care.
