Frustration, confusion and anger. N.J’s new COVID vaccine rollout leaves teachers, others in dark.
Updated Feb 07, 2021;
Posted Feb 06, 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are administered at International High School in Paterson. Wednesday, January, 20, 2021Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media
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Andrew Allard wants to know when it will be his turn to get a coronavirusvaccine.
At age 59 with no qualifying medical conditions, Allard, a high school history teacher, isn’t yet eligible for the coveted shots.
“There has been a significant push to open schools in person by both President Biden and our governor,” said Allard, whose school is in a hybrid teaching model. “If we want to achieve that goal, why aren’t teachers eligible for vaccines?