Facts are empowering.
Even when the facts are discouraging, not knowing the facts is worse.
I promise that I will continue to give New Yorkers all the facts, not selective facts.
"The president says no one saw this coming," Joe Biden says. "Well that's just not accurate...Just based on public information that I had, I warned the threat was getting worse way back on January 27." https://t.co/Z3azdNU1nk
I’m calling on the Federal Government to nationalize the medical supply chain.
The Federal Government should immediately use the Defense Production Act to order companies to make gowns, masks and gloves.
Currently, states are competing against other states for supplies.
Ten years ago today, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law. It protected preexisting conditions, cut the uninsured rate in half, and lots more. But it's still under political attack right when we need care the most. We have to protect it, build on it, until we cover everyone.
The coronavirus test should be made widely available and free.
The coronavirus vaccine, when ready, should be made widely available and free.
Treatment for coronavirus should be free, too.
We're in a crisis. No one should have to pay for their coronavirus health care costs.
Here are a few stories that have less to do with the very real medical or economic aspects of this crisis, and more with how we take care of each other as a human family during all crises:
🚨NY has a critical need for PPE including gloves, gowns & masks🚨
We need companies to be creative to supply the crucial gear our healthcare workers need. NY will pay a premium and offer funding.
Need Funding? 📞212-803-3100
Have Unused Supplies? 📞646-522-8477
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