Many with a body mass index over 30 are grateful for an early spot in the vaccine line, but they’re wary of insidious assumptions about large bodies and health.
Ex-KARE 11 anchor Blake McCoy s status at D.C. TV station unknown
McCoy was suspended after a tweet criticizing the decision to let obese people get COVID vaccines.
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Suspended after saying obese people shouldn t get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of essential workers, former Twin Cities news anchor Blake McCoy remains off-air at the TV station he works for in the nation s capital.
McCoy, who left KARE 11 in the Twin Cities in 2015 for a job with NBC News, was hired by Washington, D.C. FOX affiliate WTTG in March 2019.
He was suspended two weeks ago after tweeting his annoyance with obese people who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of some essential workers.
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an entire year.
Even though most Virginia businesses reopened by July and grocery stores remained opened throughout the pandemic, the 62-year-old hasn t dared to step inside one since last March, as her obesity puts her at risk for severe COVID-19.
Because of her disease, she’s eligible to get the vaccine and has an appointment for her first dose on Wednesday. While she’s looking forward to getting vaccinated, she’s also disappointed some Americans have criticized people with obesity who are prioritized for the vaccine.
“It displays a misunderstanding … weight isn’t always within your control,” said Nece, chairwoman of the Obesity Action Coalition. “Like many diseases, there’s personal responsibility involved, but that’s not the end. The mantra of eat less and move more – which I’ve heard my entire life – isn’t the answer.”
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