I was shocked to read that ER doctors have not received a second vaccination. All that empty talk about our “front line heroes,” stories of how they have separated themselves from family to avoid spreading the virus, the stress and PTSD from the exceptional conditions they face and they are not given priority for an optimum vaccine protocol?
We are importing health-care workers from Newfoundland because ours are burning out, and the number of COVID patients is increasing. It seems completely counterintuitive that we are not giving maximum protection to the workers who are keeping our system functioning in extreme circumstances. It should be top priority to get these doctors and nurses fully vaccinated now.
Today s letters: Practical tips for vaccinating the 80+ group in Ottawa On the next stage of the rollout, on LRT, and on space junk. You can write to us too, at: letters@ottawacitizen.com
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Publishing date: Feb 23, 2021 • February 23, 2021 • 2 minute read • 93-year-old Arnold Roberts became the first long-term care resident in Ottawa to be vaccinated against COVID-19 several weeks ago. In March, Ottawa hopes to start immunizing those 80 years old and up. Photo by Andréa Fabricius /The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre
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Suggestions for the over-80 vaccine campaign
As an 85-year-old Ottawa resident, I’m quite relieved to hear that the COVID-19 vaccination will be available to my age group in mid-March. Rather than listening to apologies after the fact for a bad experience for this vulnerable population, could I ask those responsible to keep the following in mind?