VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

CHANGE ROTATION

Re: “Province imposes mandatory COVID testing for rotational workers” (Jan. 13 story). With our low number of COVID cases, maybe it is time for a re-look at our vaccination process. I understand our front-line workers and the elderly being the top priority, but what about our rotational workers?

Yes, they work far afield — some for a couple weeks or even a month at a time. When they return home, in most cases, they have to self-isolate, and in many cases, they get to spend truly little time with family and friends.

How about putting them nearer the front of the vaccination line? This is their home and where they pay taxes. Let’s give them a break.

Earle Corn, Lower Sackville

EFFICIENCY EXEMPLIFIED

I was most impressed at the organization and performance level on display during the COVID vaccination process at Northwood this week. The team of professionals administered the injections in a timely and caring manner. This could serve as a model for other facilities and provinces.

Charles Sweet, Falmouth

SLOW-MOTION ROLLOUT

I heard this week on the news that Nova Scotia is among the very slowest provinces to vaccinate its population — one of the reasons being that we do not have many COVID-19 cases so there was no rush. Not those exact words, but the implication was clear.

I was appalled. Isn’t that the reason to vaccinate quickly, before we are overcome with this dreadful disease, before we are sick?

Chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang mentioned that they had never done this kind of rollout before, and that there were so many things to consider. My heart goes out to this amazing man who is trying to put it all together. Honestly, I applaud all he has done and is doing, but why are we lagging behind?

We have been so patient. Now we are in the middle of January and there are still so many front-line workers haven’t received these shots, nor do we know when they might.

Premier Stephen Mcneil stated Wednesday night that they needed to get the infrastructure in place for this huge undertaking. Are there not enough health-care workers to put needles in our arms? Different organizations have been offering their help. Are there not enough freezers throughout the province to hold this precious cargo? Probably not, but at least let us know the truth.

Or is the province waiting for the Moderno single-dose vaccine and it’s just not telling us? I wish Premier Mcneil could be more transparent. We, the citizens of this great province, deserve to be treated fairly by being told the truth.

I pray that from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, we will soon know the relief of being inoculated.

Jeanette Kenny, Clementsport

SURETTE SUPERB

Re: “Lobster fishery trapped between rudderless feds, reckless band” (Jan. 9 column). Yet another excellent article by Ralph Surette. Mr. Surette clearly does his research. The Chronicle Herald and its readers are very fortunate to have him.