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“The declination rate among blacks in hospital settings where they are hospital workers, is much, much higher than it is among whites or Latinos or Asians."

The state will be launching a new advertising campaign targeted at communities of color with the intention of boosting vaccine recipients among those populations.

"Now, the states will know what they're getting every week for the next three weeks, and we're getting 16-17% more."

Polls have shown that vaccine skepticism is relatively high in Black communities.

“We’re trying to do everything we can to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get a vaccination that is eligible, whether they have transportation or not."

"New York, and America have more to do in terms of educating the people about the vaccine and doing a campaign to encourage New Yorkers and Americans to get the vaccine."

“It’s like fighting a battle and knowing that your weapon can help destroy the enemy, but you’re short on the weapons.”

“The federal administration essentially opened up a floodgate while cutting our supply — leading to confusion, frustration, and dashed hopes.”

The Governor's disclaimer recommends people eligible for the vaccine directly contact their local pharmacies, doctors’ offices and hospitals.

A Kaiser Family Foundation report released last week found rural residents are among the most hesitant about vaccines.