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By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — As the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines made their way into Ontario in recent weeks, it was only a matter of time before they would reach this region. Last week, the province announced that Windsor-Essex would be among the first of the ‘hot-spot’ regions to get vaccines into the arms of all residents and staff of long-term care facilities by January 21. This news came as a welcome glimmer of hope for families with parents in long-term care and also for those who work in the healthcare field. The Sun reached out to several people in the healthcare field who have received their vaccines. Some were told by their employers not to speak to the media, so they have been removed from the story by request. Others were able to answer our questions and shed light on their emotions having experienced the vaccine. Wheatley’s Erica Jessee works as a PSW at Franklin Gardens in Leamington and she received the shot last week. Other than a sore arm, she said there were no other side effects. For Erica, it was an emotional visit to the
vaccination centre. “I was very emotional after being given the vaccine,” she said. “It’s a sigh of relief, but also, just looking back on the wild year we had, it’s a scary time to be a healthcare worker and also a parent.” She expressed that she thought all health care workers had very mixed emotions. “I think it’s a mixed feeling for health care workers — a little bit of fear because it’s so new — but maybe the light at the end of the tunnel for us.” Kim Simard-Grubb of Wheatley has been a Nurse Practitioner at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre since 2013 and before that, a Registered Nurse at WRH. She received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on January 5. “As a frontline care provider to immuno-compromised cancer patients, I knew my answer would be ‘yes’,” she said. “By agreeing to be immunized, I am protecting and keeping those people safe who may not be currently eligible for the vaccine.” “I have to say that, hearing the words ‘you are eligible for the COVID vaccine’ over-
whelmed me with emotions,” she added. “I am honoured and humbled to be part of history in the making.” Her arm was sore for the first 24 hours, but she did not experience any other side effects. “This decision is bigger than just me,” she added. “It is for the overall good of mankind.” Nancy McVeigh is the Nutrition Manager at Franklin Gardens in Leamington and she received her first dose of the vaccine on December 28, with her follow-up dose scheduled for January 19. “I felt the need to keep myself safe,” she said. “Secondly, I enjoy my job and want to keep the residents safe. Their families are waiting to see them too.” McVeigh also has children and grandchildren that she wants to keep safe and hopes that many will follow suit. She had some arm soreness with her first dose, but experienced no other symptoms. Shannon Miller of Leamington, is a PSW at the Sun Parlor Home, who received her first vaccine last week as well. SEE VACCINE — Page 2
“It’s a sigh of relief.”
— Erica Jessee
Premier declares another State of Emergency
ONTARIO — Premier Doug Ford has declared a State of Emergency across Ontario effective immediately. On Tuesday, the Premier made the announcement and also issued a stay-at-home order, effective Thursday at 12:01 am. Residents can only go out for groceries, work and medical appointments. In Windsor-Essex, as well as some Toronto regions, schools will remain closed until at least February 10 for in-person learning. “Stay home, save lives, protect our health care system,” Ford said. “Our health care system is on the brink of collapse.” Ford says the U.K. strain of the COVID-19 is spreading across the province and will infect more people as it makes its way through Ontario. “I know everyone is tired,” he added. “I’m tired too.” Ford cited people travelling and gathering as the main cause of the virus spread. The province is asking businesses to ensure that any employees who can work from home, do so. All non-essential construction will shut down and non-essential retail must close by 8 pm. The State of Emergency is in place for a minimum of 28 days.
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LEAMINGTON — Sunny skies provided some warmth on the weekend and people were out in droves enjoying the January sunshine at parks, conservation areas and beaches. Here, these three spent some time climbing and skipping stones into Lake Erie off the Hillman Marsh beach. Sun photo by Deanna Bertand
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