N.Y. Expects First Covid Vaccine Delivery by Dec. 15: Cuomo

The CDC's vaccine prioritization aligns with existing priorities, focusing on frontline healthcare workers and the elderly. Vaccine distribution is based on state population percentages, with New York expecting 170,000 doses initially. If approved, vaccines will arrive by December 15th, with enough doses for 20 million people by the end of December. This covers 6% of Americans, prioritizing healthcare workers and seniors. New York anticipates additional Pfizer and Moderna vaccines later in the month.

Who are prioritized for the initial vaccine distribution according to the recommendations?

• Children and teenagers

• Travelers and tourists

• Frontline healthcare workers and elderly in long-term care

• College students

How does the federal government decide the number of vaccine doses each state receives?

• Based on the number of hospitals

• According to the state's healthcare budget

• By the percentage of the state's population

• Through a lottery system

When are the initial doses expected to arrive if all approvals are granted?

• December 1st

• December 15th

• January 1st

• January 15th

What percentage of Americans is expected to be vaccinated by the end of December?

• 6%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

Which additional vaccines are expected to be allocated to New York State?

• Sinovac and Sputnik V

• Covaxin and Novavax

• Pfizer and Moderna

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca