Village Of Pleasantville: COVID-19 Local Update - May 18, 2021

Press release from the Village of Pleasantville:

May 18, 2021 - 11:54am

COVID Update:

Governor Cuomo has announced that as of Wednesday, 5/19, New York State will adopt CDC guidelines regarding mask wearing and social distancing. Please note the following:

• Masks are still required on public transportation, nursing homes, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• Private businesses have the ability to implement additional guidelines.
• Immunocompromised and unvaccinated people should continue to wear a mask and social distance.  

CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.htmlGovernor Cuomo’s announcement: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-cuomo-announces-new-york-state-adopt-new-cdcFurther guidance is expected from the NYS Department of Health this week.

Vaccines:Approximately 66% of those 18+ years of age in Pleasantville are vaccinated. Westchester County reports that 47% of eligible residents have been fully vaccinated. According to Westchester County 56% of residents have received at least their first shot. The Westchester County vaccination dashboard, including vaccination rates by zip code, is available here: https://wcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/0a451c6b69dc460b9f869728682383d9

COVID vaccines are now widely available at pharmacies, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other locations across the state. Use the Vaccine Finder  (https://vaccinefinder.org/) to find appointments near you.NY State vaccine appointment website (https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/) or call 833-NYS-4-VAX.  

This press release was produced by the Village of Pleasantville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.