Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Village of Pelham Manor.

NYS announced earlier today that it is opening the vaccination program to those age 65 and older, as well as people with compromised immune systems.

For more information, you can contact the NYS COVID-19 hotline at (888) 364-3065, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Additionally, to check your NYS vaccine eligibility, click here.  Please note, NYS is updating all its online COVID-19 information in real time, so there may be a slight delay on their part.

Also, please visit the Pelham Manor COVID-19 Information Hub for further details and additional helpful resources.

We must stay vigilant as a community, and we urge all residents and the public to please continue to follow the health and safety protocols put in place by the NYS Department of Health and the CDC, including but not limited to, face coverings, social distancing, and thorough hand washing.