Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State Vaccination Program

As of 11AM today, New York's Health Care Distribution Sites Have Administered 88% of First Doses Received from Federal Government

New Statewide Demographic Data of Hospital Workers: 63% of Vaccine Recipients Were White (70% of Eligible Population); 10% of Vaccine Recipients Were African American (17% of Eligible Population); 10% of Vaccine Recipients Were Hispanic or Latino (8% of Eligible Population); and 16% of Vaccine Recipients Were Asian (11% of Eligible Population)

Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program. The total week 7 federal allocation of vaccine delivery to providers will be complete today. As of 11:00 AM today, New York's health care distribution sites have received 1,554,450 first doses and already administered 88 percent or 1,361,212 first dose vaccinations and 73 percent of first and second doses. Delivery of the week 8 allocation from the federal government does not begin until the middle of this week.

In addition, the Governor announced new demographic data of hospital workers in the 1A eligibility group who were offered and accepted the vaccine. The demographic breakdown of the eligible 1A population is 70 percent white; 17 percent African American; 8 percent Hispanic or Latino; and 11 percent Asian hospital workers. Of the total 1A eligible population, 63 percent of vaccine recipients were white, 10 percent of vaccine recipients were African American; 10 percent of vaccine recipients were Hispanic or Latino, and 16 percent of vaccine recipients were Asian.

"We know the vaccine is the weapon that ends the COVID war, but in order for it to be truly effective, we must ensure it is being distributed fairly and equitably, and that people actually trust it," Governor Cuomo said. "Through one of the nation's most expansive vaccination networks, we have been able to administer 1.9 million dosages while continuing to prioritize social equity, access and public trust in those communities hardest hit. However, the issue we're continuing to see, and is now supported by new demographic data on health care workers, is that there continues to be a hesitancy towards the vaccine in the Black community. No matter the reason, this is a problem that needs to be addressed because after all, the vaccine only works if everyone is on board. As we move forward, New York remains hyper focused on continuing to build trust in the vaccine and will use every tool we have to get that done."

Approximately 7.1 million New Yorkers are currently eligible to receive the vaccine. The federal government has increased the weekly supply by 16 percent over the next three weeks, but New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government. Due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.

Vaccination program numbers are for doses distributed and delivered to New York for the state's vaccination program, and do not include those reserved for the federal government's Long Term Care Facility program. A breakdown of the data based on numbers reported to New York State as of 11:00 AM today is as follows. The allocation totals below include 100 percent of the week 7 allocation which will finish being distributed to New York provider sites on today.

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN

First Doses Received - 1,554,450
First Doses Administered - 1,361,212; 88%
Second Doses Received - 725,050
Second Doses Administered - 299,007

Region	Total Doses Received (1st and 2nd)	Total Doses Administered (1st and 2nd)	% of Total Doses Administered/Received (1st and 2nd)
Capital Region	137,840	110,938	80%
Central New York	108,865	102,690	94%
Finger Lakes	136,255	111,234	82%
Long Island	288,360	205,038	71%
Mid-Hudson	219,420	140,723	64%
Mohawk Valley	59,860	35,766	60%
New York City	1,040,800	741,191	71%
North Country	62,350	40,289	65%
Southern Tier	67,835	47,075	69%
Western New York	157,915	125,275	79%
Statewide	2,279,500	1,660,219	73%

	1st doses fully delivered to New York for Healthcare Distribution Sites	2nd doses fully delivered to New York for Healthcare Distribution Sites	TOTAL	CUMULATIVE
Week 1 Doses arriving 12/14 - 12/20	90,675	0	90,675	N/A
Week 2 Doses arriving 12/21 - 12/27	392,025	0	392,025	482,700
Week 3 Doses arriving 12/28 - 01/03	201,500	0	201,500	684,200
Week 4 Doses arriving 01/04 - 01/10	160,050	90,675	250,725	934,925
Week 5 Doses arriving 01/11 - 01/17	209,400	45,825	255,225	1,190,150
Week 6 Doses arriving 01/18- 01/24	250,400	428,100	678,500	1,868,650
Week 7 Doses arriving 01/25 - 01/31*	250,400	160,450	410,850	2,279,500

To date, New York's health care distribution sites have administered 88 percent of first doses received from the federal government but due to the federal government's limited allocation, appointments have filled up quickly. New Yorkers seeking to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site, can visit the 'Am I Eligible' website. New Yorkers may also call their local health department, pharmacy, doctor, or hospital for additional information and to schedule appointments where vaccines are available.

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 now 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.