FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
January 10, 2021 

Rockland County Department of Health Pauses Vaccinations 

NYS Unable to Supply Additional Vaccine  

New City, NY, - County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert and the Rockland County Department of Health announce the temporary halt of COVID-19 vaccinations at the POD (Point of Dispensing) location in Pomona due to a lack of vaccine. The Rockland County Department of Health received 1,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, January 5th and had administered every dose by the close of business Friday, January 8th.  

“We train every year to perform mass vaccinations and have significant experience to draw upon after the measles outbreak of 2018-2019. Our results show that we’re able to get this vaccine into people’s arms safely and efficiently but without additional vaccine these efforts must be put on hold,” said Dr. Ruppert. “Having foreseen this eventuality, we requested additional vaccine from New York State the evening of Wednesday, January 6th, but have not yet received any additional doses.”  

Upon receipt of additional vaccine, the Rockland County Department of Health will resume vaccinations at the POD location in Pomona. Since supply availability changes frequently, the state’s Am I Eligible webpage provides other vaccination site options.  

The full list of those who are currently eligible is available here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phases-vaccine-distribution Please use the NYS “Am I Eligible” Tool to confirm your eligibility here: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/   

The “Am I Eligible” Tool will then provide you with locations where you can register to be vaccinated.   

AFTER you register and prior to receiving the vaccination, you must complete the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form. This form can be completed online and you will receive a submission ID, or you can fill out the form at your vaccination site. The form is online here: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine

Individuals being vaccinated must bring proof of eligibility to the vaccination site. This may include a State or Federal ID, an employee ID card, a letter from an employer or affiliated organization, or a pay stub, depending on the specific priority status. 

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