COVID Vaccine: FDNY Expects To Receive Moderna Doses Next Week, Sources Say

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New York City's bravest could receive the Moderna vaccine as soon as next week, sources tell CBS2.

The FDNY sent a memo to its members saying the department expects to receive 4,000 doses.

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The memo also said inoculations could begin as early as Wednesday.

The vaccine will not be mandatory for EMS workers or firefighters.

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