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Three COVID-19 Vaccination Sites to Open in Queens Next Week

The DOH is opening a vaccine hub at Aviation High School at 45-30 36th St. in Long Island City (Google Maps)

Jan. 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Three COVID-19 vaccination sites will open in Queens next week, the New York City Health Commissioner announced Wednesday.

The sites will open on Friday, Jan. 15 and health care workers — along with others who qualify — will be able to receive the vaccine. The sites will be open seven days a week, by appointment only.

The three “vaccine hubs” are located at schools in Long Island City, Springfield Gardens and on the Rockaway Peninsula.

The announcement of the three sites comes two days after the DOH said it would open its first “vaccine hub” in Queens this Sunday at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica Hills. That site is now accepting appointments and will be open daily.

The city will have four sites in Queens, which will be among 15 citywide where eligible residents can be vaccinated. The city aims to vaccinate more than 100,000 New Yorkers weekly at the 15 sites, Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi said.

All sites will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Queens residents who are eligible for the first phase of coronavirus vaccinations can also be vaccinated at a handful of federally approved urgent care centers.

RendrCare and Statcare are accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at their Flushing, Astoria, Jackson Heights and Jamaica locations.

The city has set up a website that details who is currently eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine and where to get the vaccine.

The three sites opening Jan. 15 are:

Aviation High School, located at 45-30 36th St. in Long Island City

August Martin High School, located at 156-10 Baisley Blvd. in Springfield Gardens

Beach Channel Educational Campus, located at 100-00 Beach Channel Dr. on the Rockaway Peninsula

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Deborah J Granger

I am 70 years old and am handicapped due to polio. Where in flushing ny can I get the Covid-19 vaccine

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Vasile , Maria Ungureanu

Wait to get the coronavirus vaccine for me 62 years Health issues and my mother 83 years old

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Annamaria

How can I set up an appointment for myself and 2 relatives who are eligible? What vaccine is offered?

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Mike Contino

Far Rockaway vaccine site not asking for proof of age or job ID. Know of Several people being vaccinated who did not fall within guidelines. Sad and selfish

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Toni contino

I want to know y they r giving vaccines to just anyone .I know someone got the vaccine ,they r in there 30s ,they r not front line workers ,they didn’t ask for I’d.very pissed off when my husband is 64 with health issues and can’t get it.

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maxine blumberg

How do I make an appointment fo a vaccine at Aviation High. I am a senior and any help is appreciated.

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Jay Powder

Would like to book an appointment for the vaccine at Hillcrest High School. I am 68 years old.

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bette ponger

where can I get cover 19 vaccine in Howard Beach NY. It is
pretty sad there is no site for people here.

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Aliki Mastrocovi

It just opened up in Rockaway. Sure but scheduling an appointment on line is Impossible. Must you have an in to get in? I am an essential worker and have spent hours trying to get an appointment.Phone drops call. So now what?

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