NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The New York City Council is meeting Friday to discuss the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s ready.
Health Committee Chairman Mark Levine said the pandemic has been defined by inequality and it’s something that should be taken into consideration when it comes to a vaccine.
“This pandemic has been defined by inequality, unequal rates of testing, unequal hospital resources in low income communities, and if we compound that now by having inequality built in to our vaccination plan, it would just be unconscionable,” Levine said.
He wants answers on how people of color in underprivileged areas will be able to get the vaccine and also thinks the group of essential workers who get it first should include food delivery drivers and hospital maintenance workers.
“Whether they’re cleaning the rooms of patients or they’re serving as translators in hospitals, theyve taken risks for us, their work is important and they deserve to be included at the earliest stage of prioritization,” Levine said.
Another question he has is where to get a vaccine.
“The default would be hospitals and chain pharmacies. Well, we have fewer of those in communities of color,” Levine said.
Part of the strategy should include meeting with local organizations hardest hit in the first peak of the pandemic.
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