It's a matter of principle. DOC says there are not very many inmates over 65, but should they be getting vaccinated before 'free' grandparents who are not behind bars?
As of Tuesday July 7 many area headlines read something to the effect of '131 new COVID Cases reported in the Tri City area region,' and we continue to see similar reports almost daily.
While it's important to keep track of what's happening, it helps to also see other figures for perspective...
There's a ton of speculation, especially on social media, that the more COVID cases 'diagnosed' by a state, they get more money, or for hospitals.
There is some truth to that, but here's now it actually works.
The CARES ACT, passed back in April, allocated enough money for a 20% increase in reimbursements from Medicare to hospitals for COVID-19 patients...