Health officials say New York pharmacies can no longer give COVID-19 vaccines to anyone.
The state’s Department of Health said that from March 18, pharmacies were “authorized to vaccinate individuals with comorbidities or underlying conditions.”
Previously, pharmacies were limited to people 60 and older, school employees and childcare workers operating shots.
Nevertheless, other currently eligible groups, such as food-industry activists, cab and ride-share drivers and first-responders, are not allowed to sign up for jabs at pharmacies.
Extended eligibility in pharmacies has been administered as more than 7.5 million vaccine doses in the state – at least 3.4 million given so far in the Big Apple.
“As we are crossing yet another milestone with vaccination in the ongoing war against COVID, we need to remember that we are still in a foothold with infection rates and other important metrics,” Sarkar Andrew Andrew Kumo said in a statement.
“We have achieved remarkable progress, but we need to be vigilant and firm to open up more sectors of our economy. If we do not correct this, there may be an increase in in-person activity.
“In the meantime, I urge all qualified New Yorkers who are yet to be vaccinated to sign up for an appointment, and to return for their second dose as necessary.”
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