Citing virus’ inequities, Cuomo says he’ll wait for vaccine
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday he won’t receive the coronavirus vaccine until the general public, including Black, Hispanic and poor New Yorkers in his age group, is able to receive it.
Cuomo made the pledge during recorded remarks to the congregation at Abyssinian Baptist Church.
“Race or income will not determine who lives and who dies,” he said. “I move around a lot and come into contact with many people and I would feel much safer if I took the vaccine, but I will not take the vaccine until the vaccine is available for my group in Black, Hispanic, and poor communities around the state.”