Three Quarters Of Nassau Adults Now Vaccinated

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Three quarters of Nassau County adults have now received at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine, giving it the best vaccination rate among large counties is New York.

County Executive Laura Curran made the announcement on Wednesday, when the county's vaccination rate hit 75.1 percent. Statewide, 65.5 percent of adults have been vaccinated.

“Nassau County has been focused on vaccinating as many people as possible, as fast as possible, so we can return to our normal lives. Since Day 1 of the county’s vaccination campaign, our motto has been 'We Can Do It, Nassau!'" Curran said. "As county executive, I am beyond proud of our residents for rising to the challenge and getting the job done. Our success has been a team effort."

The high vaccination rate in New York, and especially in Nassau, has led to decreases in coronavirus mandates. Masks are not required for vaccinated people in many circumstances. It has also led to businesses reopening, restaurants and bars operating at full capacity, and fans able to watch the Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum.

With four county Department of Health vaccination sites, a designated hotline for seniors, veterans, and homebound residents, partnerships with community providers, and a user-friendly registration system, Nassau County has worked hard to get as many people vaccinated as possible. The county Department of Health ran four vaccine distribution centers, and has been partnering with Northwell Health and other medical partners to hold numerous pop-up distribution events targeting hard to reach populations. Nassau also collaborated with various community organizations like churches and synagogues in hard hit communities to serve as pop-up sites to get vaccines in the arms of those most in need.

Veterans are able to make appointments through the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency by calling 516-572-6565. A hotline for seniors and the homebound was also created to get shots in the arms of the vulnerable. They can make an appointment by calling 516-227-9590.

"I want to thank [Health] Commissioner Eisenstein and Nassau’s Department of Health staff, our county’s medical professionals, frontline workers and all the volunteers who’ve worked tirelessly to get shots in arms," said Curran. "I continue to make the case to the State for a more significant roll-back of pandemic restrictions, especially mandates that are negatively affecting our children. With more residents still rolling up their sleeves, we’re ready to enjoy a normal summer in Nassau!"

For more information on the vaccine and for available appointments at County and partner locations, please visit: www.nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine.