covid 19 vaccine

County Executive claims state run POD vaccine sites took shots away from 'flawless' county run operations.

There's a lot of confusion out there about whether or not people who signed up for the COVID-19 vaccination on a faulty link last week have had their appointment cancelled. The short answer is, some people have and some people haven't.

As soon as it opened on January 4, the Rices started calling the number to make vaccination appointments in Florida, just north of their second home in Naples.

Five more people have died in the region of COVID-19 according to local Health Departments. There were three new COVID-19 deaths in Oneida County and two in Herkimer County in the last 24-hours. 277 Oneida County residents have died from COVID and 40 Herkimer County residents have perished from the disease.

As the vaccine release starts to ramp up, many people are eager to get it. With the increase in demand and the state's allowance of individuals in the 1-B category, MVHS is facing an issue scheduling appointments due to the fact they're waiting on additional vaccine to arrive.

As New York State again expands the list of those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is encouraging local residents who can get inoculated to roll up their sleeves and do so.

State officials say police and other first responders will have to wait their turn because the state will not prioritize "one group over any other."

New York State has launched a new “Am I Eligible” app to help New York State residents determine their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine

Calling it confusing and irresponsible, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is questioning why Governor Cuomo would place the responsibility of vaccine distribution on the shoulders of already overburdened hospitals across the state.

How will a COVID-19 vaccine work and who will get it? The NYS Department of Health has released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program to ensure safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York.