Press release
BATAVIA, NY – “The New York State Department of Health today posted online – https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine – the most up to date information regarding those who are now eligible to receive COVID19 vaccinations.
“Those who are eligible now includes a broader category of essential workers and seniors who are 65 years and older. The eligibility was previously 75 years and older.
“Eligible essential workers and seniors should use the online tool to find a location as well as call the COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline for scheduling vaccination appointments at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
“Finally, and most importantly, Genesee and Orleans Counties health officials are urging patience as the supply of vaccine is extremely limited in the GLOW region and across New York State.
“Currently there is only limited amount of doses of the vaccines available in both counties while the number of residents and essential workers now eligible to receive the vaccine is approximately 50,000.”