Rocklanders receive first doses of COVID vaccine

Rockland County Health Department recently distributed all the vaccines received in a matter of days, a sign that the community is eager to take the vaccinations.

The vaccinations were being administered in Pomona. A total of 1,000 COVID-19 vaccination doses made by Moderna were received on January 5, and every one of them was administered within three days. Dr. Patricia Ruppert, the County Health Commissioner, commented:



“We train every year to perform mass vaccinations and have significant experience to draw upon after the measles outbreak of 2018-2019. Our results show that we’re able to get this vaccine into people’s arms safely and efficiently.”




Vaccinations will continue at the point of dispensing (POD) location when more doses arrive. The availability of the vaccine is hard to predict and supply is expected to fluctuate. Rocklanders, including those in New City, are advised to consult the state's webpage to find out about availability and eligibility. Poster printing can be used to spread information about vaccinations.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said people in group 1B can start making appointments with their local pharmacies and hospitals. This group comprises of almost three million people across the state.

Individuals who are being vaccinated have to prove that they are eligible once they reach the POD. Acceptable Forms of identification include Federal or State ID, employee ID, and pay stubs.

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