The Bronx Lags in COVID Vaccinations: Data
Just 34 percent of Bronxites have received both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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COVID Vaccines Being Sent to Bronx Colleges
The state is sending COVID-19 vaccines directly to colleges and universities across the state, including those in the Bronx, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.
Bronxites Over 30 Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine
State authorities said residents 16 and older will become eligible for the shots beginning the week of April 6.
Grim Milestone Reached as U.S. Surpasses 500,000 Confirmed COVID Deaths
Because many recently deceased Americans were not tested for the virus, the official number of coronavirus deaths is likely a substantial undercount, experts believe.
Bronxites With Pre-Existing Health Issues Next in Line for COVID Vaccine
New Yorkers with a range of pre-existing health issues will be eligible to receive the coveted COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 15, officials announced this week.
Less Than Two Percent of Americans Fully Vaccinated: CDC
At least 70 percent of the population would have to be fully vaccinated for a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy to return, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Blacks, Latinos Receiving Fewer Vaccine Doses than Whites in NYC
White New York City residents are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at disproportionately higher rates than their Black and Latino neighbors, new data show.
NYC Running Out of COVID Vaccine, Says De Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will exhaust its current supply of COVID-19 vaccine within two weeks, amid a disastrous federal rollout of the widely awaited shots.
Mass Vaccination Site Opens in Morrisania Amid COVID Surge
New York City opened its first mass vaccination site for COVID-19 vaccinations in the Bronx this week, turning the Bathgate Contract Postal Station into a public health hub focused on getting shots into the arms of at-risk residents.
First Batches of COVID Vaccine Arrive in Hunts Point
More than 70,000 doses of the vaccine will reach the city this week as part of an initial shipment, authorities said.