Virginia GOP Gov. Youngkin unveils COVID plan of action, details where resources will be channeled

Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced a new plan of action to combat COVID-19 in his state and signed an executive order that will enable health care systems, facilities and personnel to access the tools they need to effectively fight the ongoing pandemic.

"While many families have experienced tragedy over the last two years, Virginians have truly embodied the spirit of Virginia as they came together to fight a common enemy – COVID-19," said a statement from the governor's office.

"Today's announcements are designed to give Virginians the tools and resources needed to make the best decisions for their families, strengthen our hospital systems, and ensure a strong recovery as we encounter new challenges associated with the pandemic that has become part of our everyday life," also according to the three-page plan from Youngkin's office.

In addition to helping hospitals and medical staffers fight the virus, the governor is channeling additional resources toward encouraging the nearly 1.6 million Virginians who remain unvaccinated to receive the vaccine….






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The new Governor is doing good on this issue in my opinion. He’s showing himself to be a strong leader who sets good priorities. The goals he set are sound.

 

I like that he promotes and encourages getting the vaccine to the people of his state without resorting to mandates to do it.

 

“additional resources toward encouraging”

So it’s a govt propaganda campaign to convince people to do what they don’t want to?

 

That's what convincing is. You don't need to convince those that already agree.

 

We like that, too. It's one reason why he's our governor.

 

No. It’s an effort toward persuading with out resorting to coercion of force to convince as to why it would be beneficial for us to get the jab.

 

There are people who still don’t know that??

 

So it would seem. I choose to get vaccinated last February and March. I had side effects relating to exacerbating existing diabetic neuropathies I had. Fortunately it didn’t damage my heart or lungs. At any rate I fell ill last Sunday and on Wednesday tested positive for covid-19. I had fever, sore throat, cough, congestion and the worst was yesterday. I seem to be in recovery now. So, I had a breakthrough case. Considering how hard this omicron variant hit me, I’m glad I got vaccinated because I think that the virus would have done far more damage to me this week w/o vaccine than I suffered last year from it. A personal opinion and choice.

 

I’m skeptical there is anyone who is going to be convinced by the govt to get it, that hasn’t yet.

 

I had a similar experience. I'm 66. I got my shots in January and February of last year. In July, I got Covid. I'm sure it was the Delta variant because that is what was surging at the time. I felt a little like I had something coming on on a Saturday night. On Sunday I was sick with a fever. On Monday the fever was gone. I tested positive on that day. I experienced nasal congestion that gradually diminished over the next few days. I never did get sore throat or lung issues. By Friday, I couldn't tell I had been sick. I have had no lingering effects from Covid. I got a booster last November.

If your physician agrees it's the best choice for you, after you're fully well, it wouldn't hurt to consider getting a booster.

I totally agree with what Youngkin is doing. Encouraging, not mandating. Smart!

 

My son lives in VA. He told me he was very proud of Virginians for electing Youngkin/Sears.

This is a good start to his term. Encouraging, not mandating.

 

My physician and my neurologist won’t recommend on the booster because of the original side effects that caused so many issues for me. It’s all on me to get or not get the booster.

 

Well the upside is that after you recover, and I wish you a speedy recovery, you should have anti-bodies against the Omicron variant and hopefully some protection from the next variant. Best wishes.

 

You didn’t have breakthrough if you had your least vaccine in March.