Are workers even able to get a vaccine any time soon? Right now it seems only healthcare workers and >65s are eligible.
I would imagine that as we get further into the effort, most/all states will end up doing something like this. And in any case, the companies in the article will be prepared for rollout to general population.
The irony is that this includes people with self-induced risks, like smoking.
I'm wondering how many people will either falsely claim to smoke, or even just start smoking to skip to the front of the line..
Why? Isn't part of the point to keep bodies out of ICU beds?
> I'm wondering how many people will either falsely claim to smoke, or even just start smoking to skip to the front of the line.
Probably some, but you're risking increased insurance premiums for years to come if you insurance company finds out.
Yes, we know that smoking increases dangers from Covid-19. There is, however, a self-induced aspect that makes it at least worth discussing as a valid policy.
And let me add that anyone can suddenly become a smoker right beforehand to qualify.
You can't deny it's at the very least awkward social policy.
Not sure how that plays with stores like Dollar General, which carry some groceries. Don't believe there are any Dollar Generals in NYC, but what about the bodega workers?
It seems like February will have a bit of a vaccine supply drought. But Pfizer and Moderna are scaling up, and hopefully the Johnson & Johnson vaccine gets approval and gets past initial production hiccups.
So, maybe hope for March for jabs for “front-line” workers? Warehouse workers, bus drivers, cashiers…