The New York State Department of Health urged nursing homes and adult care facilities to take immediate steps to increase COVID-19 vaccination among residents, as updated data show that just under half of residents statewide are currently up to date with the latest vaccine. There are more than 98,000 nursing home residents across New York State. As of October 2025, 46 percent of residents are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, and more than 4,800 vaccine doses were administered to residents last week alone. The Department issued a Dear Administrator Letter this week to all nursing home operators, emphasizing their responsibility to offer the updated vaccine to residents and staff, consistent with State and federal guidance.