After Unused Vaccines Are Thrown
in Trash, Cuomo Loosens Rules
Posted By: NorthernDog, 1/10/2021 10:50:37 PM
Across New York State, medical providers in recent weeks had the same story: They had been forced to throw out precious vaccine doses because of difficulties finding patients who matched precisely with the state’s strict vaccination guidelines — and the steep penalties they would face had they made a mistake. On Saturday, state health officials responded to the outcry over discarded vaccines by again abruptly loosening guidelines as coronavirus cases continued to rise. Now, medical providers can administer the vaccine to any of their employees who interact with the public if there are extra doses in a vial and no
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If someone needs to be impeached, it's Princess Andrew.