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14 Apr, 7 tweets, 2 min read
For the first time in 4 months, vax appts in NYC are not being immediately filled.

Some people gave up trying to book because it's been so hard. But it's easier now—the main sites have improved & the competition for slots is less intense.

We need to spread the word on this. 1/
Spots at marquis sites like Javits still go super fast. But there are 100s of appts (even for this week!) open at smaller sites around the 5 boroughs. Check here: vaccinefinder.nyc.gov
2/
There are also appts open at the kinds of places that aren't searched by the bots. e.g.:

* Independent pharmacies (try calling)
* Private doctors & clinics (start by calling yours)
* @nyphospital's Wash Hghts Armory (book here: vaccinetogetherny.org/Pages/default.…)
3/
The phone scheduling services are also a great, under-appreciated option for those who don't have computer access.
* City sites: 877-VAX-4NYC
* State sites: 833-NYS-4-VAX
* NYP Armory: 646-697-VACC
* Wallgreens: 800-WALGREEN
* CVS: 800-SHOP-CVS
4/
Remember there is walk-in vaccination (no appt needed) for people aged 75+ AND one person accompanying them at 26 sites. 5/
The VA now has a greatly expanded program for vaccinating veterans AND spouses & caregivers at sites in each of the 5 boroughs. To sign up: va.gov/health-care/co… or call 877-877-9267.
6/
The J&J pause was a big blow for vaccination in NYC, especially for mobile sites, home-based vaccination, pop-up sites etc.

But it is still critical that everyone who can do so get vaccinated asap.

And there are more ways to do that in NYC than ever. 7/7

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4 Apr
If you’re one of the growing # of NYers who have been fully vaccinated, congrats!

You may have questions about what you can and can’t do, what the variants mean, when and if you’ll need a booster, whether you should get a vaccine passport, and more.

Here are some answers. 1/
I’ve heard mixed messaging--can I still catch the virus after my vaccine?
* The vaccines are amazingly effective! They prevent nearly 100% of deaths and hospitalizations from covid. And the chance of mild or asymptomatic cases is dramatically reduced. 2/
I’ve also heard mixed messaging on whether I can still spread the virus--what’s the deal?
* Research is still underway on this. It appears you are far less likely to transmit the virus once you’re fully vaccinated, but that risk is not zero. So precautions are still required. 3/
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31 Mar
The US's next wave is taking off, driven by fast spread of more contagious variants in a handful of states.

But no extra vaccine allocation is being sent to these areas.

It's a nat'l imperative to slow these variants. Fed gov't needs to surge extra supply to the hot spots. 1/
The main variants taking over in the Northeast and Midwest are B.1.1.7 (UK) and B.1.526 (NYC). Current evidence is that--thankfully--vaccines now in use offer protection against these variants.

That's why we need aggressive vaccination to stop this. 2/
The current pace of vaccination in the hot spot cities and states is not enough. Cases and even hospitalizations are rising.

We need a significant, immediate boost in the supply of vaccines in these locations to win this race.

3/
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30 Mar
If you're part of the huge group that's about to become eligible for vaccination in NYC (age 30+ tomorrow, 16+ Apr 6th)...

Here's a short run-down on where to get a vaccine appointment. 1/
If you have a relationship with a regular doctor or clinic, that is a good place to start. Many have the ability to schedule for patients, or even offer vaccination themselves. 2/
City-run vax sites have already added an option to schedule for aged 30+ (will add 16+ next week). Check for appts here: vax4nyc.nyc.gov

State-run sites will be open to younger NYers as well, check here: covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov

3/
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29 Mar
BREAKING:

* All New Yorkers aged 30+ will be eligible for covid vaccination beginning tomorrow 8:00 am.

* All New Yorkers aged 16+ will be eligible beginning April 6th 8:00 am.
Scheduling for these new age groups will open up on the day they become eligible.
A reminder that the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are approved for people aged 18 and over. Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for those aged 16 and above.
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27 Mar
The good news: NYC is making big progress in vaccination. Now 30% of adults have gotten at least one shot.

The bad news: inequality.
* 10021 (UES) - 51%
* 11201 (Bklyn Hgts) - 40%
* 10030 (Harlem) - 30%
* 11233 (Bed Stuy) - 20%
* 11368 (Corona) - 19%
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
NYC needs to do more to close the vaccination equity gap:
* Open more sites in NYCHA community centers, houses of worship etc
* Mobile vax vans to underserved areas
* door-to-door outreach
* Walk-in vaccination (no appt)
* Prioritize under-vax'd zips in next eligibility expansion
Yesterday @scottmstringer and I called for immediate expansion of vaccine eligibility to *all* adults in underserved neighborhoods. This would do so much to close the vaccine equity gap.
nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny…
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26 Mar
The CDC is advising caution on business reopenings, & offering guidelines for safe school reopenings.

But NYC has it backwards. We're steadily reopening businesses—and using a rule that keeps a huge # of schools closed daily.

It's time for the "two-case" rule to be amended. 1/
Current policy shuts down a school building for 10 days if just two cases are found within 7 days--even if there is no apparent connection.

This has resulted in a constant opening and closing of schools. Today there are *272* school buildings closed because of this rule. 2/
It would be much more prudent to allow trained contact tracers to determine whether two cases are likely connected, not to default to closing schools even when there is no apparent connection.

This simple change would have a huge impact, keeping far more schools opened daily. 3/
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