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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

21 Feb

NYers should truly be optimistic about where we’ll be on covid in a few months—there are many reasons for hope.

We should also be very concerned about the *weeks* ahead—there are some dark clouds gathering.

A thread on where we're at as NYC approaches year 2 of the pandemic. 1/

First the good news. Our supply of vaccine is increasing. We were getting 100k/week in mid-Jan. Now we’re approaching 200k/wk. This will increase further in March. By May there will likely be enough supply so that every adult in NYC who wants a vaccine will be able to get it. 2/

It bears repeating just how amazing these vaccines are: they ensure almost zero death or hospitalization from covid, and exceedingly few light or asymptomatic cases. They have very few side effects. They appear to work against the known variants. 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

13 Feb

On Monday the largest single expansion yet in covid vaccine eligibility in NYC takes effect, covering all adults with underlying medical conditions.

Here is a thread on where, when, and how this new group can get vaccinated. 1/

If you have underlying conditions the best place to start for a vaccination is your current medical provider (for those who have one). Hospitals & many clinics are getting ready to vaccinate their patients in this group--but be prepared that they face severe supply shortages. 2/

State- and City-run vax sites will offer vaccination to those w/ underlying conditions starting this week. The State’s scheduling system will allow this group to start making appointments beginning at 8:00 a.m. Sunday. 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

7 Feb

Changes in NYC’s covid vaccination program are coming so fast that it’s hard to keep up.

So here’s the latest on who’s eligible, where you can get vaccinated, how to schedule, the impact of the supply shortage, and more… 1/

Who is eligible for vaccination now in NYC?
* In addition to previously eligible groups of essential workers (healthcare, transit, education etc) and all aged 65+, restaurant workers and taxi drivers are now eligible. Here’s the exhaustive list: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid… 2/

What about those with underlying conditions?
* This group will be eligible beginning Feb. 15. The State has released the list of qualifying conditions (see below), but there are still details not yet confirmed. e.g. whether neurological conditions include ALS, epilepsy etc. 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

31 Jan

BREAKING: NYC releases, for first time, data on race/ethnicity of those who have been vaccinated so far.

As feared, reveals picture of profound inequality.

White: 48%
Black: 15%
Latino: 15%
Asian: 11%

We need dramatic action NOW to fix this.

Approx a quarter of the those vaccinated in NYC don't live here. Demographics for this group are even more lopsided:

White: 59%
Black: 11%
Latino: 10%
Asian: 7%

Here is the full breakdown on demographics of those vaccinated in NYC, will now be updated daily on NYC Dept. of Health website. www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid…

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

24 Jan

Supply shortages, cancelled appointments, difficult scheduling systems…

Vaccination in NYC remains maddeningly confusing.

So here is the latest on the who, how, and where of getting vaccinated…
1/

How has the supply shortage affected appts?
* There was a wave of cancellations in NYC last week. Some sites temporarily closed & others have paused new scheduling. But vaccination continues at many locations & NYC is expected to receive a shipment of approx 100k doses on Tue. 2/

Do the supply problems put appointments for 2nd shots in jeopardy?
* No. NYC sets aside a large separate stock for 2nd doses (200k+). 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

22 Jan

There are alarming signs that covid vaccination in NYC is disproportionately leaving behind people of color.

** We need to see data on the racial breakdown of vaccinations.**

And we need to take action now to fix yet another egregious case of inequity in this pandemic. 1/

Many mistakes are leading to racial inequity in NYC's vaccine roll-out:
* Eligibility that leaves out key groups of essential workers
* Too few sites in communities of color * Inadequate trust-building efforts
* A scheduling system that is incredibly difficult to navigate 2/

Equity demands that we extend vaccine eligiblity to include groups that have been left out:
* Food delivery
* Restaurant workers
* Taxi drivers
* Amazon warehouse workers
* Mail/parcel carriers
* Incarcerated people
3/

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