A vaccination clinic took place Monday at Steele Hall ice arena at the State University of New York at Fredonia.

More than 18% of Chautauqua County’s population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the New York state Department of Health, 23,314 county residents as of Monday have been administered a shot, with 10,561 who have completed their vaccine series.

The local numbers are expected to be boosted following a vaccination clinic held at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The site was open to those over the age of 65, essential workers in phase 1b and people with qualifying health conditions.

“It was simple,” said Nancy Fadale, a Fredonia resident, after receiving her dose. “There was hardly any waiting, and they spaced everybody out. It was very informative and quick.”

Katy Lord, from Ashville, said it was the closest place she could get her appointment, but unlike Fadale, noted that her wait time was a little longer.

“There was probably a half-hour waiting period,” Lord said. “It wasn’t too bad though.”

Added Karen Carney, originally from North Tonawanda, but a student at Jamestown Community College, “The line was long but it went by really fast,” she said. “Everyone was really nice and they talked you through what was going on.”

In Cattaraugus County, 15.8% of the population has received at least one dose — representing 12,170 county residents — with 5,487 receiving both doses.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses, administered separately. The latest COVID-19 vaccine approved, from Johnson & Johnson, requires only one shot.

More residents across New York state are getting access to the highly sought vaccine. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said 123,124 doses were administered in the past 24 hours.

“We continue to work with providers and local leaders across the state nonstop to get more shots into arms and reach all New Yorkers who are presently eligible,” Cuomo said. “Meanwhile we are addressing skepticism and working to further expand access for anyone who faces obstacles making an appointment and getting to a vaccination site because we have a duty to make sure the vaccine distribution is equitable. We are fortunate to have a reliable partner in the White House, and our distribution infrastructure here in New York has allowed us to administer the incoming supply efficiently. Now we must continue to take all possible safety precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus, so the vaccinations will have maximum effect.”

NEW CASES REMAIN LOW

The Chautauqua County Department of Health recorded just 48 new COVID cases between Friday and Sunday — an average of 16 a day. There are currently 127 active cases, 10 people with the virus in the hospital, 286 in quarantine and a seven-day positivity rate of 1.2%.

There have been 7,711 total confirmed cases along with 7,446 recoveries and 138 virus-related deaths.

As of Sunday, there were 4,442 confirmed cases in Cattaraugus County as well as 131 active cases, 4,224 recoveries and 87 deaths.