(WSYR-TV) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order allowing pharmacists in New York to administer COVID-19 vaccines for the next 30 days, in response to federal guidelines that limit vaccine recommendations.

The executive order, which can be renewed every 30 days, aims to maintain vaccine access without requiring a doctor's prescription. This move comes as New York experiences approximately 600 new COVID-19 cases per day, highlighting the urgency of maintaining vaccine availability.

"This is a power I have to use in the interim," Hochul stated, emphasizing the need for immediate action until the legislature reconvenes in January to pass more permanent legislation.

Governor Hochul criticized federal guidelines that restrict COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to certa

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