NJ smokers getting vaccine priority over teachers rankles many
NJ smokers getting vaccine priority over teachers rankles many As New Jersey realigned its COVID-19 vaccine priority list to follow updated CDC guidance starting Thursday, social media was ablaze over the green light given to smokers in particular over educators. "New Jersey is following CDC guidance that lists smoking as a condition that puts an individual at increased risk of severe illness from the virus," a spokeswoman for the state Department of Health said in a written response to New Jersey 101.5. "Nicotine is one of the most powerful addictions. Smoking put individuals at higher ris...