The Westchester County Department of Health will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at all upcoming Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) Salute to Seniors events. Residents 50 years of age and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. In order to receive a shot, you must provide verification […]
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County distributes COVID-19 test kits to WLS
Westchester County’s Department of Emergency Services distributed 18,560 COVID-19 test kits to member libraries of the Westchester Library System, WLS, for their patrons. The disbursement is part of an ongoing, proactive effort by the county to make testing accessible to Westchester residents. “The Westchester Library System is a trusted institution […]
State identifies 4 more omicron variant cases
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 6 the detection of four more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in New York State, for a total of 12 confirmed cases. The cases have been confirmed through sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by the state Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. Two of […]
County hosts vaccine clinics for eligible kids
Westchester County is encouraging parents to make appointments to get children ages 5-11 vaccinated. The county has partnered with local school districts to host clinics in the schools and at the county Health Department. Contact your local district to find out when clinics will be at your child’s school. The […]
FDA grants Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine full approval
The FDA granted Pfizer full approval for those age 16 and over. it is the first vaccine to receive full approval and not just emergency use authorization. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,” Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said […]
