New York state is once again offering the single-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.  Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell says from homebound residents to college students nearing the end of their semesters, rolling up their sleeves for a single-dose has helped to keep individuals safe as well as contributed to the overall vaccination rates in the county.  She added that they are glad the processes in place to ensure vaccine safety worked and can keep Putnam healthy and moving in the right direction. According to the New York State Vaccine Tracker, 48% of Putnam County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Putnam is slightly ahead of the statewide average of 44%.