Embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state would open vaccine eligibility to New Yorkers over 30 years of age on Tuesday, March 30.
The Cuomo administration believes New York will reach the ability to universally vaccinate the public ahead of the Biden administration’s May 1 deadline with the governor stating Monday that anyone over the age of 16 will be able to book an appointment on April 6.
“Today we take a monumental step forward in the fight to beat COVID. Beginning March 30, all New Yorkers age 30 or older will be able to be vaccinated, and all New Yorkers age 16 or older will be eligible on April 6, well ahead of the May 1 deadline set by the White House,” Cuomo said in a statement. “As we continue to expand eligibility, New York will double down on making the vaccine accessible for every community to ensure equity, particularly for communities of color who are too often left behind. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but until we get there it is more important than ever for each and every New Yorker to wear a mask, socially distance and follow all safety guidelines.”
