Being All In looks a lot different than it did at the beginning of the pandemic. The world has returned to normal. Businesses have reopened, mask mandates are over, and we’ve been reunited with our favorite people and places. And the Biden Administration officially declared an end to the federal Covid-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023.
Thankfully, due to the efficacy of the global vaccination rollout, the number of hospitalizations and deaths have plummeted from their highs in 2020 and 2021. However, our community is still at risk.
Westchester residents have become fully vaccinated [1]
PCR tests may continue to test positive for up to 90 days [2]
The risk of death for unvaccinated adults aged 50-64 [3]
The CDC's sweeping initiative to combat the enduring COVID-19 pandemic encompasses vigilance, sound guidance, testing and diagnosis resources, vaccination campaigns, public awareness and education, groundbreaking research, and collaborative endeavors. Our mission is unwavering: safeguarding public health, delivering accurate information, and implementing effective strategies to control the spread of the virus.
We're on a relentless mission to bridge the gap in vaccine access for those who need it most. We reach out to communities facing disparities in immunization—embracing racial and ethnic minority groups, individuals living with disabilities, residents of rural communities, older adults, and those navigating the challenges of chronic conditions. It's about delivering hope, restoring trust, and ensuring that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones.
All individuals 6 months of age and older that reside in the United States are eligible to receive the vaccine. New Yorkers should continue to wear a mask where appropriate and follow all other health guidelines. FDA fact sheets for recipients and caregivers on each vaccine are available: Pfizer-BioNTech/Cominarty; Moderna; Johnson & Johnson; Novavax. COVID vaccines are widely available at pharmacies, local health departments, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other locations across the state. Learn More
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and will help protect babies, toddlers, and children ages 6 months – 17.
The COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline is open 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday, to help New Yorkers determine if they are eligible and schedule vaccination appointments.
[1] “Vaccination Progress to Date.” Department of Health, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/vaccination-progress-date.
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 Feb. 2020, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html.
[3] “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Nov. 2022, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/data-review/vaccines.html.
