Vaccines are lifesaving: The 7-day average rate of admission into hospitals for COVID-like illness among New Yorkers 65 and older has fallen by 51% since mid-January, compared to 29% for those under 65. 
Consider the example of older adults who were prioritized earlier and received vaccinations at nursing homes and in the community. As more of these New Yorkers were vaccinated – now over 61% of our seniors have received at least one dose – we are seeing hospitalizations drop.
But we should not mistake progress with victory. This virus has shown us time and again how deadly it can be. We have to keep that in the front of our minds even as we follow the science on the safety of vaccines.
So check nyc.gov/VaccineFinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC to make an appointment. We now have around 600 sites open to the public on the Vaccine Finder. These include vaccine hubs, community clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies.
I'm also pleased to report that 99% of New Yorkers now live within one mile of a vaccination site.
With vaccinations, face coverings, and keeping our distance, we can control this virus and recover as a city.
With vaccinations, face coverings, and keeping our distance, we can control this virus and recover as a city.
Remember: correlation is not necessarily causation, but this is promising early evidence.
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