Teachers asking for vaccine priority
Local union leaders write to Holcomb
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
Three Allen County teachers unions are calling on state and local leaders to prioritize educators for the coronavirus vaccine.
More than 24,200 students and 10,700 teachers and staff statewide have tested positive for COVID-19 – state dashboard statistics the union presidents cite in their letter urging Gov. Eric Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box to consider educators when planning the next distribution stage.
Appointments are open to people age 70 and older and medical staff and first responders with direct contact with patients or infected materials.