According to Senate President Karen Spilka, Gov. Baker last month cut local boards of health out of the effort to vaccinate eligible residents. She stated this on WBZ’s “Keller at Large” this past Sunday.
If I understand correctly, this is why all MA residents must go on to the state website to make vaccine appointments regardless of eligibility.
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Octopus
Damn. What is wrong with him.
She also wants days and blocks of vaccines set aside just for teachers. So in our haste to get kids back to school which CAN wait ten more weeks, we put the most vulnerable Americans at risk.
Agree. Vaccinations should be for the most vulnerable first.
But if the state is going to prioritize teachers why doesn’t it prioritize all teachers. What bugs me about this policy, Vicki, is that professors at colleges and universities are not included. I know several professors in their 60s who cannot get appointments. They’re at colleges with a hybrid model of in-person and Zoom classes. They’d like to be able to interact with students but can’t.
It is unconscionable that an older professor cannot be vaccinated. I know of several older teachers who cannot either.
The reason…..completely lacking in logic ….
The push is to get the young kids back in school It is of course the older kids who most want to go back to school for senior activities, or friends, etc.
But the older kids can care for themselves. The younger kids cannot. So professors and others who are at risk are moved aside for a very obvious reason. Parent pressure.
And make no mistake, I understand that folks need to work. And I know first hand that working from home is not easy. I did just that from the time my oldest was one….for 25 years…without help. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
I believe day care staff should be prioritized. Their job has always been to care for and nurture preschool kids. SPED teachers also. But I also believe that front line workers such as grocery story staff, etc., and service people should be before teachers. They have to be present for their jobs. There is no reason school needs to be back in session this year.
On schools we can agree to disagree. I believe that in-person learning and socializing is really important. Nevertheless, I respect your opinion, which you express clearly and well.
I think grocery store workers are indeed essential, front-line folks. In Massachusetts, at least 3 have died of Covid-19. They do get exposed.
I absolutely agree in person is important. I have always said I want kids in school ….when it is safe for all. But to do this using the current plan we put high risk folks at a higher risk. It stinks to prioritize but the end result may stink more. As important as it is for kids to be in school, it is more important in my opinion to vaccinate the proper groups in the highest risk order. And also IMO teachers should not go back till vaccinated.
But remember that it is not uncommon to have enough teachers out either quarantined or with covid. When that happens because of lack of teachers, kids have an adult in the room while the teacher teaches remotely. So remote isn’t off the table by kids returning.
Vicki, In our district students will still have the option to remain fully remote for remainder of this school year.
Thank you and great. We will also, Scott. So far. I worry about teachers. And I’m really worried about the many older folks who can’t get a vaccine.
Yep so am I.
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That’s supposed to be a sad face. Looks angry. Sorry.
Brief rundown of the global numbers today:
In the U.S. the downward trend in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continues. Still too many cases for my liking. We may crack 60k today. And, there are several hotspots where hospitalizations have plateaued or are increasing slightly. Nevertheless, I’m generally encouraged about the data so far today.
In Europe, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, France, and Italy are seeing cases, hospitalization, and deaths increase. It’s not a surge, but it is a definite upswing.
U.K. continues its encouraging downward trend across all Covid-19 indicators.
India has seen a resurgence, but the increases are holding steady and not growing exponentially.
Brazil is very worrisome as its numbers are as bad as last week. Not worse, which is good. But when things are bad and not changing they’re still bad.
Worldwide, daily deaths are down to their late October levels, a 7-day moving average of about 7,500. Because the U.S. and U.K. numbers have gone down significantly in the past 10-14 days we’re seeing a steady drop in worldwide deaths.
Funeral workers are not in phase 1 or 2? Or am I incorrect.
I never thought of them Vicki. I do wonder if they are subject to catching Covid from those bodies that died of the disease? Joshua?
I know one has died from covid. But I hadn’t thought of them either so need to read more
MBTA operators have yet to be vaccinated. I heard that a vaccination site is expected to open in Quincy for those employees, but an exact location is still TBD as far as I know.
Are they phase 1 – 2?
Ryan Smith
@RyanReports
19h
NEW: supply is far exceeding demand at Tampa’s @fema supported #COVID19 vaccination site. I’ve learned, more than 3,000 doses went unused between Wednesday and Sunday. That includes the mass vax site + two satellite sites. @abcactionnews
Yes, indeed. This may prove to be a problem. I’ve also heard that in Alabama and Mississippi it’s very easy to get a vaccine appointment because so many people are vaccine-hesitant.
I’m curious to know what the situation will be like in Massachusetts in April when the general public, myself included, can book an appointment. I think it’ll be demand outstripping supply here, just like it is now.
Since It is already demand outstripping supply, how does it not just snowball?. I need to read more, but if the facility in Tampa is federal, then is it Biden’s team slipping up?
Good question. I don’t know.
MBTA workers should have been some of the first to get vaccinated. We’ve lost hundreds worldwide to Covid-19. In NYC alone, more than 100. Repeated exposure in enclosed spaces. Recipe for transmission. These people should be protected as much as possible.
Brazil’s Covid situation right now is worse than any other nation’s at any given point in time during the pandemic. Practically all regions are impacted, test positivity is sky high, vaccination rate is very low, hospitals are overflowing, deaths per day are now higher than the U.S., and the government is barely doing anything to contain it.
I realize it isn’t a popular view, but until we get this under control globally, I’m afraid it will keep rearing its ugly head in all corners of the globe
C-19 for 3-10 is ready.
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According to Senate President Karen Spilka, Gov. Baker last month cut local boards of health out of the effort to vaccinate eligible residents. She stated this on WBZ’s “Keller at Large” this past Sunday.
If I understand correctly, this is why all MA residents must go on to the state website to make vaccine appointments regardless of eligibility.
?
Octopus
Damn. What is wrong with him.
She also wants days and blocks of vaccines set aside just for teachers. So in our haste to get kids back to school which CAN wait ten more weeks, we put the most vulnerable Americans at risk.
Agree. Vaccinations should be for the most vulnerable first.
But if the state is going to prioritize teachers why doesn’t it prioritize all teachers. What bugs me about this policy, Vicki, is that professors at colleges and universities are not included. I know several professors in their 60s who cannot get appointments. They’re at colleges with a hybrid model of in-person and Zoom classes. They’d like to be able to interact with students but can’t.
It is unconscionable that an older professor cannot be vaccinated. I know of several older teachers who cannot either.
The reason…..completely lacking in logic ….
The push is to get the young kids back in school It is of course the older kids who most want to go back to school for senior activities, or friends, etc.
But the older kids can care for themselves. The younger kids cannot. So professors and others who are at risk are moved aside for a very obvious reason. Parent pressure.
And make no mistake, I understand that folks need to work. And I know first hand that working from home is not easy. I did just that from the time my oldest was one….for 25 years…without help. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
I believe day care staff should be prioritized. Their job has always been to care for and nurture preschool kids. SPED teachers also. But I also believe that front line workers such as grocery story staff, etc., and service people should be before teachers. They have to be present for their jobs. There is no reason school needs to be back in session this year.
On schools we can agree to disagree. I believe that in-person learning and socializing is really important. Nevertheless, I respect your opinion, which you express clearly and well.
I think grocery store workers are indeed essential, front-line folks. In Massachusetts, at least 3 have died of Covid-19. They do get exposed.
I absolutely agree in person is important. I have always said I want kids in school ….when it is safe for all. But to do this using the current plan we put high risk folks at a higher risk. It stinks to prioritize but the end result may stink more. As important as it is for kids to be in school, it is more important in my opinion to vaccinate the proper groups in the highest risk order. And also IMO teachers should not go back till vaccinated.
But remember that it is not uncommon to have enough teachers out either quarantined or with covid. When that happens because of lack of teachers, kids have an adult in the room while the teacher teaches remotely. So remote isn’t off the table by kids returning.
Vicki, In our district students will still have the option to remain fully remote for remainder of this school year.
Thank you and great. We will also, Scott. So far. I worry about teachers. And I’m really worried about the many older folks who can’t get a vaccine.
Yep so am I.
🙁
That’s supposed to be a sad face. Looks angry. Sorry.
Brief rundown of the global numbers today:
In the U.S. the downward trend in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continues. Still too many cases for my liking. We may crack 60k today. And, there are several hotspots where hospitalizations have plateaued or are increasing slightly. Nevertheless, I’m generally encouraged about the data so far today.
In Europe, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, France, and Italy are seeing cases, hospitalization, and deaths increase. It’s not a surge, but it is a definite upswing.
U.K. continues its encouraging downward trend across all Covid-19 indicators.
India has seen a resurgence, but the increases are holding steady and not growing exponentially.
Brazil is very worrisome as its numbers are as bad as last week. Not worse, which is good. But when things are bad and not changing they’re still bad.
Worldwide, daily deaths are down to their late October levels, a 7-day moving average of about 7,500. Because the U.S. and U.K. numbers have gone down significantly in the past 10-14 days we’re seeing a steady drop in worldwide deaths.
Funeral workers are not in phase 1 or 2? Or am I incorrect.
I never thought of them Vicki. I do wonder if they are subject to catching Covid from those bodies that died of the disease? Joshua?
I know one has died from covid. But I hadn’t thought of them either so need to read more
MBTA operators have yet to be vaccinated. I heard that a vaccination site is expected to open in Quincy for those employees, but an exact location is still TBD as far as I know.
Are they phase 1 – 2?
Ryan Smith
@RyanReports
19h
NEW: supply is far exceeding demand at Tampa’s @fema supported #COVID19 vaccination site. I’ve learned, more than 3,000 doses went unused between Wednesday and Sunday. That includes the mass vax site + two satellite sites. @abcactionnews
https://twitter.com/ericfisher/status/1369150899717873665?s=20
Sighhhhh.
Yes, indeed. This may prove to be a problem. I’ve also heard that in Alabama and Mississippi it’s very easy to get a vaccine appointment because so many people are vaccine-hesitant.
I’m curious to know what the situation will be like in Massachusetts in April when the general public, myself included, can book an appointment. I think it’ll be demand outstripping supply here, just like it is now.
Since It is already demand outstripping supply, how does it not just snowball?. I need to read more, but if the facility in Tampa is federal, then is it Biden’s team slipping up?
Good question. I don’t know.
MBTA workers should have been some of the first to get vaccinated. We’ve lost hundreds worldwide to Covid-19. In NYC alone, more than 100. Repeated exposure in enclosed spaces. Recipe for transmission. These people should be protected as much as possible.
I so so so agree.
Good reporting from Vox: https://www.vox.com/22252693/covid-19-deaths-us-who-died?
This is. Great link. Thanks Joshua
Brazil’s Covid situation right now is worse than any other nation’s at any given point in time during the pandemic. Practically all regions are impacted, test positivity is sky high, vaccination rate is very low, hospitals are overflowing, deaths per day are now higher than the U.S., and the government is barely doing anything to contain it.
I realize it isn’t a popular view, but until we get this under control globally, I’m afraid it will keep rearing its ugly head in all corners of the globe
C-19 for 3-10 is ready.