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Schumer calls for coronavirus vaccine coverage for seniors

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday urged Congress to make the coronavirus vaccine, when one is developed, free for Medicare recipients, as part of the pending emergency spending plan. (Credit: Charles Eckert)

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