Former Long Island nurse faces major penalty in fake COVID vaccine card scheme

“This is the largest civil penalty imposed for vaccination fraud in the Department of Health's 125-year history,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said of the massive $544,000 fine.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 10, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Former Long Island nurse faces major penalty in fake COVID vaccine card scheme

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Former Long Island nurse faces major penalty in fake COVID vaccine card scheme

Not The BeeRight· Jul 10, 2026

New York gives $544,000 fine to nurse who sold fake Covid vax cards to help people avoid the clot shot

Tampa Free PressRight· Jul 10, 2026

The $1.5 Million Fake COVID Vax Card Scheme That Just Triggered A Record Fine

New York PostLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Long Island nurse who made $1.5M selling fake COVID vaccine cards slapped with $544K fine