Officials say county-run vaccination sites are only
delivering second doses of the coronavirus vaccine today as first doses have
been delayed due to winter weather.
Sites like the Yes We Can Community Center in Nassau County
have not yet received new first doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The same
problem is happening at sites in Suffolk County.
Facilities are reopened after two days of closure, but
vaccinations are not back running in full due to those delivery delays because
of weather across the country.
Some senior citizens in Long Island say they have still not
been able to make appointments for their first dose of the vaccine.
Hicksville resident Susan Smith says it’s frustrating to still be waiting after being eligible.
“I think it’s terrible,” Smith says. “They should be getting it to us. The
president says by the end of July, it’s a long way off, especially for us older
people.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the delayed vaccine should start
arriving at the beginning of next week.
White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt says they are
ensuring that the vaccines are not spoiling.
“The vaccines are sitting safe and sound in factories and
hubs ready to be shipped out as soon as the weather allows,” Slavitt says.
Nassau County officials say vaccinations at county-run sites
scheduled for Thursday or Friday will now be taking place on Monday.
Those with appointments should check their email for a link
to reschedule.