Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly 65 Percent of New Yorkers Aged 18 and Older Have Taken at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that nearly 65 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 and older have taken at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. 20 percent of New Yorkers ages 12 to 15 have received at least one dose since becoming eligible earlier this month. 99,770 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and 645,333 doses have been administered statewide over the past seven days.

"We're working hard to make sure every New Yorker is able to access the COVID-19 vaccine as conveniently as possible so that we can reopen our society and defeat the virus for good. Our state has made huge progress on the numbers in recent months and nearly 65 percent of New Yorkers 18 and older have taken at least one dose, but vaccination is the key to moving into the new normal and we need anyone who has not yet taken the vaccine to do so," Governor Cuomo said. "We continue to offer incentives — including a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college and a $5 million lottery — and establish pop-up sites at locations like state parks and transportation station stops. New York is getting creative to put shots in arms, and we'll continue that effort full steam ahead until we're able to beat back COVID and move into the future."

All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccines.gov to find information on vaccine appointments near them.

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN

Total doses administered - 18,815,739

Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 99,770

Total doses administered over past 7 days - 645,333

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 64.7%

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 56.1%

Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 53.0%

Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 45.1%

The COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Dashboard is available to update New Yorkers on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. The New York State Department of Health requires vaccinating facilities to report all COVID-19 vaccine administration data within 24 hours; the vaccine administration data on the dashboard is updated daily to reflect the most up-to-date metrics in the state's vaccination effort.

New Yorkers who suspect fraud in the vaccine distribution process can call 833-VAX-SCAM (833-829-7226) toll-free or email the state Department of Health at [email protected]. Hotline staff will route complaints to the appropriate investigative agencies to ensure New Yorkers are not being taken advantage of as the State works to vaccinate the entire eligible population.