Gov. Hochul to sign order allowing pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 vaccine
The governor’s order comes amid a shakeup in leadership at CDC.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign an executive order to allow pharmacists to prescribe and administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
“In the wake of relentless uncertainty and political attacks on science coming out of Washington, Governor Hochul is taking action to protect New Yorkers,” a spokesperson for the governor wrote.
The spokesperson stated that the temporary order “will ensure seamless access while the Governor works with the Legislature on a long-term solution to safeguard access to preventive care and vaccines.”
Hochul’s order comes amid a shakeup in leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. facing questioning at a Senate committee hearing on Thursday.
“By signing this EO, Governor Hochul is making it clear that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers will still be able to make their own health care decisions and get the care they need from trusted providers in their community,” Hochul’s spokesperson wrote.
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