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Posted on: March 2, 2021

[ARCHIVED] use this form if you need help getting covid vaccine

We will help everyone who wants the vaccine get one! The Covid Angels are doing an amazing job. To help expedite an efficient process please complete the form

The Greenburgh Covid Angels have been successful helping hundreds (probably 1,000+) of senior citizens receive their vaccinations. They have initiated over 2,000 phone calls to seniors. They have responded to inquiries. Almost 300 volunteers are ready, willing and able to help make the process of getting a vaccine less stressful for those who are not great with computers or who can't figure out how to get the vaccine.

To make the process more efficient we have a form that we would appreciate your completing. The Covid Angels will process the application and help you get the vaccine.

It's getting easier to get vaccinations. We worked with Rite Aid this past weekend - they administered 750 vaccinations at the Theodore Young Community Center in Greenburgh. Local pharmacies, the Greenburgh Health Center are also working with us. And more vaccination sites are opening up. Don't get stressed out if you haven't received the vaccine yet. Our committee will be there for you until you get the vaccine.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefLwYQmaPkuVVjKHPkbzdYkh_vYp3dLsVyMmwHvsIYHlAcOw/viewform

Westchester COVID Data (3/1/2021)

Westchester Cases: 107,587 (370 overnight)
Westchester Tests: 2,091,145 (8,429 overnight)
Westchester Fatalities: 2,101 (37 over the last week)

New York State Cases: 1,636,680 (6,146 overnight)
New York State Tests: 38,281,073 (174,158 overnight)
New York State Fatalities: 38,577 (636 over the last week)

Westchester County Vaccination Data (Feb 22nd)

Total number of vaccinations through County facilities: ~88,166

Total persons vaccinated at all vaccination sites within Westchester: ~161,054

· There are a number of vaccination locations in Westchester.

o Westchester County Center is a New York State run site. Anybody eligible can try to make an appointment there

o The New York National Guard Armory in Yonkers is a FEMA site run by New York State. It is currently open to some Yonkers and Mount Vernon residents. Starting next week all county residents who are eligible will be able to make appointments thru the New York State website and hotline.

o Westchester Community College is being used for school staff, emergency service workers, grocery store workers and starting this week people over 65 years old. Seniors who need assistance setting up appointments can call 813-6300.

o Local pharmacies received vaccine doses to use for people over 65 years old

o Sun River Health facility, Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center and the Westchester Medical Center are vaccinating their patients with comorbidities.

o On March 2 and March 4 the Montrose and Castle Point Campuses will have walk-in vaccinations available to Veterans who are enrolled and eligible to receive care at the VA. Individuals must be at least 65 years old, a frontline essential worker or have an underlying high risk medical condition.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor