Breaking news from the New York Times, reporting that the FDA will grant full approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine which “is expected to pave the way for a series of vaccine mandates”:
Breaking News: The FDA is aiming to give full approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, according to people familiar with the agency’s planning. The move is expected to pave the way for a series of vaccine mandates. https://t.co/fAPMWec5MC
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 20, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said, “This is something we have been pushing the federal government to do, and will help get more people vaccinated”:
This is something we have been pushing the federal government to do, and will help get more people vaccinated. https://t.co/oYqJJV8myI
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) August 20, 2021
And Mark Levine, NYC Councilmember and Chair of Health Committee, responded with “Finally!!”:
Finally!! https://t.co/DkeooO061D
— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) August 20, 2021
This was also a “talking point” used by many who said they were waiting to get the vaccine:
There goes a talking point. https://t.co/JpijXWXqME
— Stu Whitney (@stuwhitney) August 20, 2021
Well, next week should be fun.
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