State must close the loophole that permits unvaccinated children into schools
The need to ensure our children are protected, not just from COVID-19, but also from all vaccine-preventable diseases is paramount.
By Jonathan Davis and Shetal ShahUpdated May 6, 2021, 2:11 p.m.
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Coronavirus has altered our lives forever. Public health experts agree that the only way past the current crisis is with widespread COVID-19 immunization and continued practice of COVID safety protocols. Currently about 146 million US adults, or 56 percent, have received at least one dose of a vaccine, and nearly 41 percent are fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While COVID-19 has shown us what life is like without one vaccine, there is still the issue of acceptance of other vaccines we have had for years.
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From left to right, Covanta Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden, YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Covanta Market Area Manager Rich O’Connor. (Courtesy photograph.)
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The combined Haverhill YMCA and Plaistow Community YMCA is gearing up for its “Mission Possible” Virtual Legacy Gala with a little help from friends.
The Y’s Legacy Gala takes place Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m., online. Covanta renewed its commitment by presenting a check for an undisclosed amount to support the Y’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math program known as STEAM, for short; kids summer reading programs; and summer camp attendance and activities. Meanwhile state Rep. Andy Vargas pledged to jump in the YMCA po
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