Thanks to an order expected to be signed later today, New Yorkers will be able to get a COVID shot with no restrictions. However, there are still some questions that have been left unanswered.
According to the New York Times, Governor Kathy Hochul's office indicated that she is planning to sign an executive order on Friday that would allow anyone who wants a COVID vaccine to receive it.
It's still unclear exactly what the order will consist of, but it's expected to eliminate some of the unusually strict limits the Trump administration has put on the vaccine. The FDA released surprise guidance last week that has left adults under the age of 65 unable to receive a shot this year unless they suffer from a list of specific medical conditions.
The guidance is in stark contrast to advice fr