The rise in vaccinations has made that a reality for many but not Trish Gaston.
Gaston s two sons are incarcerated at Lansing Correctional Facility, the largest prison in the state and the site of one of the worst COVID-19 hotspots in the nation.
Both of her sons have been vaccinated. But when Gaston drove the three hours from her Wichita home to visit them earlier this month, a hug was out of the question the Kansas Department of Corrections still isn t allowing contact visits. It was hard, Gaston said. I mean, I was thankful to see them. . But it was just really hard. And you know, I borderline almost broke a rule because I m like, How do I leave here and not hug them. But I didn t want to take a chance on then losing what I do have.
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