Firefighters Association President Andy Ansbro argues if politicians in Congress get vaccinated before EMT workers and firefighters there will be nobody to respond to emergency medical calls.
The Fire Department of New York is set to begin coronavirus vaccinations for some of its members, including EMTs and paramedics, as firefighters are expected to receive the shots on Monday.
New York City s firefighters are not required to get vaccinated, but it is strongly recommended. The head of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Andrew Ansbro told America’s Newsroom Wednesday that members of the department have already contracted mild cases of the coronavirus and are not concerned with receiving the virus, again.
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But medical experts say this will only work if the country buys in as a
whole.
shot, some remain skeptical. Sixty percent trust the science here, but 39
percent of Americans say they will not take this vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says, for there not to be any more community spread, we
need to see about 75 to 80 percent of Americans buying in and taking this
vaccine to have an umbrella of protection Neil.
CAVUTO: All right, Alex, thank you very, very much, Alex Hogan in New York
on that.
watching, because they are extending some restrictions that directly affect
businesses and restaurants, almost right until Christmas, December 20, to
https://www.hangthecensors.com/481897.html (Natural News) Even though first responders are among those slated to be first in line for the newly unveiled Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, most of the firefighters in New York City, anyway, are saying that they plan to opt out of the scheme.
A survey of 2,053 NYC firefighters found that a whopping 55 percent of them responded “no” when asked the question, “Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer when the Department makes it available?”
The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) conducted the survey in advance of the impending distribution of Chinese Virus vaccines in the Big Apple, which are expected to arrive later this month.
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