In New York City, that means an initial shipment of 26,000 doses, with 500 going to 250 Duane Reades, Walgreens, Rite Aids and Costcos.
Outside the city, CVS is also involved.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio also announced a three-pronged plan to vaccinate elderly people who do not live at home and the top professionals who care for them.
Starting next week, the city will launch vaccination clinics for seniors on site and, with the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in March, will run a vaccination campaign for seniors living at home.
To minimize the risk for elderly people living at home during February, the city plans to vaccinate 25,000 home health aides next month, offering dedicated consultations in the areas where they live and work.
“We are moving heaven and earth to vaccinate our older neighbors,” said de Blasio. “Now, we are bringing vaccines to the elderly in their communities, ensuring that our vaccines reach those who need them most.”
To serve the elderly wherever they are, the city will set up vaccine clinics in the retirement communities of the DFTA and in the buildings for the elderly in the HPD. Two on-site vaccination clinics will be launched in the week of February 15, with additional locations to be identified and prioritized in the coming weeks:
– Warbasse Cares Program (2844 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn)
– Morningside Retirement & Health Services (100 LaSalle Street, Morningside Heights)
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The news comes as the state of New York is reporting the lowest positive rate since late November and restaurants are reopening indoor meals at 25% capacity in New York.
By all accounts, dining al fresco at the height of a cold, snowy winter has been a dismal failure for most restaurants in the city.
“The most useful thing to do is to bring meals back indoors safely,” said Brooklyn Neighborhood President Eric Adams.
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