Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that the NYS COVID-19 Emergency Declaration expires after June 24, 2021. In response, NACDS sent a letter urging the Governor to recognize the authority of the federal PREP Act to insure a continuity of care for New Yorkers needing COVID vaccinations and tests. As a reminder, today pharmacists have the ability to give COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 12 years and older pursuant to NYSDOH guidance which recognizes this provision in the federal PREP Act. This guidance also speaks to vaccine reporting to NYSIIS/CIR and other related requirements.
In addition, NACDS wrote Gov. Cuomo a letter in support of SB 4807A, legislation which will authorize pharmacists to immunize patients 18 years of age and older for all CDC approved vaccines. The Governor has until December 31, 2021, to sign this proposal into law.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.