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The FDA is expected to authorize the Pfizer vaccine soon. According to Governor Cuomo, New York could receive 170,000 doses of the vaccine this weekend. New York City will receive an estimated 72,000 doses.
According to New York's vaccination program, high-risk healthcare workers, nursing home residents, and nursing home staff will receive the vaccine first, followed by other health care workers.
If authorized by the FDA, CVS and Walgreens employees can begin vaccinating nursing home residents and staff on December 21st, as part of the federal government's nursing home vaccination program. 'High risk' hospital workers eligible to receive a vaccination from the state's initial allotment include emergency room workers, ICU staff, and pulmonary department staff. Members of the New York Army and Air National Guard who serve as part of the state's COVID response efforts will also be eligible to receive the vaccine early.
Essential workers and the general population will receive the vaccine after these groups; those with the highest risk will be prioritized.
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