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Residents Can Get COVID-19 Booster Shots This Week

Mount Sinai South Nassau is hosting the vaccination event on Thursday in Valley Stream.

The Town of Hempstead is holding another Vaxmobile event for COVID-19 booster shots on Aug, 4.
The Town of Hempstead is holding another Vaxmobile event for COVID-19 booster shots on Aug, 4. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

VALLEY STREAM, NY — The rate of positive COVID-19 cases is still hovering at 10 percent on Long Island. For residents in need of a booster shot, the Town of Hempstead and Mount Sinai South Nassau are teaming again.

The Vaxmobile will visit the Valley Stream Farmers Market on Thurs., Aug. 4.

To receive the booster, the original vaccination card is required.

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Paxlovid is now offered for those who test positive.

To schedule an appointment between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., call Mount Sinai South Nassau at 516 377-5333 or apply online.

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