10:09 AM Clinton County Health Department Vaccination Update
Clinton County COVID-19 Drive-Through Vaccination Facility
Plattsburgh, January 13, 2021. In an effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible to our community, Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has been coordinating with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to expedite the opening of a drive-through facility in our area. This site will be run by NYSDOH. Preliminary plans indicate the site would be open to all Phase 1a and 1b eligible candidates with a goal to distribute at least 1000 doses/day. All vaccinations will be available by appointment only, registration links and phone numbers will be provided when available. Residents are asked to continue to be patient. There is not a list to place yourself or your loved ones on at this time.
“We are told this site could be up and running as early as next week,” said John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton County. “We have been assured by NYSDOH this site will not affect the allocation of vaccines to other providers within the county.” Providers currently include Hudson Headwaters, CVPH, CCHD, and several pharmacies.
Currently, eligibility and distribution of the vaccine is done at the directive of NYSDOH. “For example, pharmacies are only permitted to vaccinate people 65 and older. CCHD had been directed to distribute its allotment of vaccine to specifically designated sub groups within Phases 1a and 1b,” stated Mr. Kanoza. “The addition of a NYSDOH site is great news for our residents who have been deemed eligible, but do not fall into one of those sub groups.”
CCHD will continue to update the public via traditional media, social media, and their website, www.clintonhealth.org. Residents can also visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or call 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829) to determine eligibility status and current availability for vaccination.
Posted: January 13th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.