Excitement, Peace Of Mind As Vaccine Reaches Vulnerable Americans - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Rachel Maddow shares an NBC News interview with 79-year-old Louisianan, Maureen Weil, who discusses her confidence in the science behind the coronavirus vaccine and why she is excited to be vaccinated. Aired on 1/4/2021.

[SergeStorms]

1. I'm waiting for that weight to be taken off my shoulders, too.

I'm 71, have COPD, Type II diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain and maybe I'll get 3 hours of sleep each day. At this time I have no idea when I'll be able to get the vaccine. The entire process is as clear as mud, and I don't know anyone who's getting the vaccine but those working and residing in Nursing Homes. I believe the first responders and healthcare workers have all been inoculated, but who knows? Governor Cuomo has been doing a pretty good job keeping New Yorkers alive, but getting everyone vaccinated is going to take an Herculean effort.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I've read the same thing, that hospital workers came first, then nursing home residents and workers

I do have one friend who got the first of the Pfizer vaccine, she works in the ER, but she had to go to Ellis in Schenectady to get it. I'm guessing that's because they had the necessary refrigeration. But I don't know anything beyond that, either. I would assume that senior citizens, like the lady in the video, especially those with health conditions, would come next.

And I agree that Governor Cuomo has done an outstanding job so far - both in turning things around here in the beginning, doing what needs to be done and keeping us informed. He really has been the leader on a national level - filled that unacceptable vacuum. I'm just hoping that he lets us know soon that there's a plan in place since I've read everyday that cases are spiking because idiots ignored precautions over the holidays - so I hope that he announces something very soon.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. p.s. I don't know if you saw this video, Dr. Fauci on the Biden vaccination plan

Between Dr. Fauci and Joe Biden at the helm - and Governor Cuomo - I have hopes that they'll get this going and do it right.

'It Can Be Done': Fauci On Biden Vaccination Plan Of 100m Doses In First 100 Days - All In - MSNBC
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017629536

[SergeStorms]

4. I did see that.

Like I said, its going to take a Herculean effort by several different agencies to do it, but at least we'll have some leadership in Washington behind all these efforts. Right now we're without a president. I'm hoping to be vaccinated by May. At least I have a wonderful Doctor in my corner, a Doctor I trust. He has a lot of elderly patients and we're all in the same boat.

Have a great day, Rhiannon.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Ran across this article today which outlines Cuomo's initial plan, so he's on it!

Cuomo Confirms Who's Next to Get COVID Vaccine in New York
https://www.democraticunderground.com/106825888

Phase 1c

Persons aged 65-74 years
All other essential workers: workers in transportation and logistics, water and wastewater, food service, shelter and housing (e.g., construction), finance (e.g., bank tellers), information technology and communications, energy, legal, media, and public safety (e.g., engineers), and public health workers.
Persons aged 16-64 years with medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19.


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