BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Thursday that allows pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines across New York State .

This follows the Food and Drug Administration update on vaccines last month .

The order, which will remain in effect for at least 30 days, is intended to maintain access to vaccinations while a long-term legislative solution is developed.

“I promised New Yorkers that their family would be my fight. In the absence of federal leadership, we must do everything we can to ensure that New Yorkers have access to the vaccines and preventative healthcare they have come to rely on,” Governor Hochul said. “By signing this executive order, we are sending a clear message that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers

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