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December 11th, 2020 |
We have all heard varying arguments and approaches about how to handle the surge in COVID-19 infections; unfortunately for Alaskans, the discussion has turned into an us-versus-them situation. If you listen to the rhetoric, it appears our state faces a stark choice: either save the economy by returning to normal as soon as possible, or shut everything down until the COVID-19 case count drops to zero.
This is a false choice. In reality, we must meet in the middle to get through this particularly brutal phase of the pandemic.
Like all Alaskans, the members we represent are suffering from COVID-19 fatigue. On the health care side, our system is stressed. Every single day now, we have close to 150 Alaskans in the hospital with COVID-19. Our health care workers are exhausted, and staffing shortages are emerging around the state as caregivers get exposed to COVID-19 in their communities. Rural facilities are overwhelmed, and our elders continue to