by: Courtney Ward Posted: Feb 16, 2021
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Rensselaer County executive announced Tuesday that they are prepared to expand into a state mass coronavirus vaccination site once the state receives more doses of the vaccine.
The announcement came after Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked for counties to partner with the state to provide vaccines on a larger scale. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he has already renewed his request for more vaccines after the county delivered their full allotment of vaccine at a recent clinic.
“We need more vaccines for our residents, and are ready to partner with the state if it helps secure more vaccines for our county and our region,” McLaughlin said in a statement. “It is encouraging to hear that the state expects an increase in vaccines. Rensselaer County has an outstanding record of delivering vaccines and we are ready to do even more to get our residents vaccinated.”
Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine can make an appointment at a state-run site on the Am I Eligible website or by calling the hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). The vaccine is also available at hospitals, select pharmacies and sites set up by county health departments.
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