Winter storm to postpone COVID vaccine appointments on Long Island

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NEW YORK - State-run COVID-19 vaccination sites in Long Island will be closed on Sunday, due to an impending winter storm, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.

Vaccinations scheduled for Sunday at the Stony Brook and Jones Beach sites will be postponed and rescheduled over the following seven days. People with appointments at those locations on Sunday will receive an email or text message rescheduling their vaccination.

"If you have an appointment, you will not lose your spot," said Cuomo in a written statement, asking people to remain patient. He noted that a strong winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and potentially hazardous conditions that could cause power outages and travel problems across Long Island.

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The governor's office said efforts will be made to reschedule the appointments "to the extent possible" at the same time of day as the original appointment. If the new appointment isn't feasible, individuals will be given a contact number to call and get a different time slot.