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Schumer to Washington: Give New York state first dibs on new COVID-19 antiviral pills

By Kevin Duggan Posted on January 2, 2022
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The federal government will send out newly-authorized COVID-19 antiviral pills to New York this month, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who on Sunday urged Washington to give the Empire State first dibs on the pharmaceuticals.

“New York is the greatest need, the feds should put us at the top of the list,” Schumer told reporters during a press conference in Manhattan on Jan. 2. “This month for sure, we just need more and more and more.”

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Schumer to Washington: Give New York state first dibs on new COVID-19 antiviral pills

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