
Leader Near New York: ‘You’re Not Fully Vaccinated’ With 2 Shots
A leader just outside New York says most who are vaccinated need a third shot to be considered fully vaccinated.

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is encouraging all who are eligible to get a COVID booster shot.
Not only that, but Lamont says if you were vaccinated six months ago and don't have a booster, he doesn't consider you "fully vaccinated."
“We’re 11 months into the vaccination program. In my view, if you were vaccinated more than six months ago, you’re not fully vaccinated,” Lamont said. “If you were vaccinated more than six months ago, now is the time and go get that booster. I urge you to get it now.
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy didn't make such a strong claim, but encouraged all who are eligible to get their booster shot.
"The best way to strengthen your protection against COVID-19 is to get your booster shot – that’s why, today, I got mine. I encourage everyone who’s eligible to get theirs too," Murphy tweeted on Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's expert on infectious diseases, says current data doesn't indicate the U.S. Government should change its definition of being fully vaccinated against COVID.
“If you look at the data that we have, fully vaccinated right now, by definition, is the original two doses [of] … Pfizer and Moderna and a single dose with [the one-shot Johnson & Johnson],” Fauci told ABC.
However, the White House’s chief medical adviser still encourages eligible adults to get their booster.
“We’ll continue to follow the data, because right now when we’re boosting people, what we’re doing is following them. We’re going to see what the durability of that protection is, and as we always do, you just follow and let the data guide your policy and let the data guide your recommendations," Fauci added. "The vaccines themselves clearly are still highly effective, but you want to make sure the durability of that protection is longer, and that’s the reason why you get boosted, because we know no vaccine lasts forever,” Fauci said.
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also encourages booster shoots.
"We are not defenseless, vaccinations and testing are the best tools we have in preventing further spread of the virus and its variants. If you have yet to get your vaccine, go out and do so as soon as you can and if you're due for your booster, doses are readily available across the state. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay safe as we head into the winter season," Hochul stated.
In response to the new Omicron variant, Hochul declared a State of Emergency.
Some regions in New York are reporting significantly higher COVID numbers. Below is each region's updated 7-day average percentage of positive test results:
Over 1 Foot of Surprise Snow Shocks Parts of Hudson Valley, New York State
LOOK: 50 famous memes and what they mean
Gallery Credit: Katherine Gallagher
Bill Murray Stuns New York Fans By Showing Up At West Point
Unacceptable New York Roads Costing Drivers Insane Amount of Money
40 High-Risk Hudson Valley Sex Offenders Recently Moved in New York State
Over 50 New York Pizzerias Ranked by Barstool's Dave Portnoy
20 Worst Places to Live in New York State
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Finally Reviews Pizza From Mid-Hudson Valley
Potential Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in New York Drinking Water
The 26 Most Dangerous Counties in New York State
15 New York Towns Among Safest in America
Top 5 Best Places to Live in New York
Election Results: New York Voters Approve, Deny Major Changes
Hudson Valley Says Goodbye To Over 80 Businesses
Counties in New York With Most Vehicle vs. Animal Crashes
9 New Fast Food Restaurants Coming to Route 9
Gallery Credit: Boris
Over 30 Red Flags For Anyone Who Claims To Live in Hudson Valley, NY
Hudson Valley Welcomes Nearly 70 New Eateries
5 New York Schools Districts Ranked in Top 10 in America
New York Counties With Highest, Lowest COVID Vaccine Rates
'Hudson Valley's Premier Restaurant, Bar' Opening Newburgh Waterfront Location
All-Time COVID Cases Per County in New York
Air-Breathing Fish That Eats Animals Found in Hudson Valley, New York
More From Hudson Valley Post








