(WBNG) – Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office has released information on what New Yorkers with underlying conditions are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine from February 15.
The information was tweeted Friday afternoon by Secretary of State Melissa DeRosa.
The official list is below:
- Cancer (currently or under remission, including 9/11 related cancers)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Lung disease, including but not limited to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate to severe), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and 9/11 related lung diseases
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down Syndrome
- Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Immuno-compromised state (weakened immune system) including but not limited to solid organ transplantation or blood or bone marrow transplantation, immune deficiency, HIV, use of corticosteroids, use of other immunosuppressive drugs, or other causes
- Severe obesity (BMI 40 kg / m2), obesity (body mass index) [BMI] of 30 kg / m2 or higher, but <40 kg / m2)
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease or Thalassemia
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
- Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)
- Neurological conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia
- Liver disease
The state says that you can have any age with the mentioned conditions to receive the vaccine.
If you are eligible for the vaccination and have an underlying condition and would like to talk to 12 News about what it means to you, please contact 12 news reporter Katie Jones at [email protected].
This is an evolving story. Stay tuned for 12 news for more information.