Those coming and going should be first

DEAR EDITOR:

I am at very high risk and will get my shot next week. If you can get your shot get it, regardless of how and why, it helps those of us most at risk.

We have been wearing masks and washing our hands long before most people even gave it a second thought. The mayor of Mississauga has the right idea. Immunize all those who are “out there” most able to spread the virus, that includes mayors.

It is good to immunize the vulnerable, but those coming and going are the ones that need it most. Health care workers, teachers, service workers, plant workers and young people. If they have had their shot, we are safer. Those in care homes are not unlike me. I don’t go anywhere except to medical appointments. I am safer knowing those around me have had the shot.

Nursing homes are no different. They aren’t going anywhere, but if the people coming and going are protected, so are they. To me it isn’t rocket science.

The other day, the centre at Trinity was “slow” waiting for people who didn’t show up or weren’t booked. They should be able to throw out the call to anyone wanting it. It doesn’t make sense to call out people who get it ahead of others.

This crazy government will figure it out soon enough and realize we would all like to get out to support restaurants and small business if we know they have had their shots and we can feel safe. It is more dangerous than ever.

So, thank you everyone who is taking the stress off of people like me.

Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin, if you got a letter, go get the shot.

Erika Podewils Kelowna