What you should know
- Three months after debuting as one of the most exciting places to get vaccinated in New York City, the National History Museum announced that it will conclude the vaccination campaign under the iconic blue whale.
- Vaccination will now take place from Gallery 77 on the first floor starting July 22.
- Immunization services are offered at the American Museum of Natural History seven days a week, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Any U.S. resident 12 years of age or older meets the criteria for the vaccine .
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NEW YORK – Three months after debuting as one of the most exciting places to get vaccinated in New York City, the National History Museum announced that it will conclude the vaccination campaign under the iconic blue whale.
Although vaccines against COVID-19 will continue to be administered in the museum located in the Upper West Side, the vaccination will now take place from Gallery 77 on the first floor starting July 22.
Monday’s announcement from the museum indicates that people, without the need for an appointment, can still receive their vaccine at the museum and if they wish they can visit the blue whale after inoculation. A dedicated observation area will be established on the mezzanine of the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
Immunization services are offered at the American Museum of Natural History seven days a week, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Any U.S. resident 12 years of age or older meets the criteria for the vaccine .
In New York City, the average number of new cases has increased more than 64% from the weekly average for the previous four weeks through Monday, an increase that has occurred due to the delta variant, which is now the dominant variant. in all five boroughs and across the country.
When asked about the issue of wearing the masks in schools on Friday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the expectation at this time was that the mandate would remain in public schools across the city. town. The CDC still recommends the same, although De Blasio says it is very possible that it will change by September. If he does, he will reevaluate: the mayor reiterated the same approach on both counts when asked Monday.
In New York City, 53.5 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, while more than 58 percent have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
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