JIM ANDERSON
IRON MOUNTAIN — The majority of police officers and firefighters in Iron Mountain have declined so far to be vaccinated against COVID-19, city council members learned Monday.
During a Zoom discussion on coronavirus policies, City Manager Jordan Stanchina estimated 70% of the city’s full-time first responders have declined the vaccine.
Stanchina did not elaborate on their reasoning, but noted some already have had the virus. Because re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that people who have recovered from the virus be vaccinated.
According to the Los Angeles Times, an informal survey of LA Police Department employees several weeks ago found significant skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines, with just 60% of respondents saying they would accept the shots when offered.