[1]Alessandra Biaggi - Democrat for State Senate



Friends —

On October 21st, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated and
have followed the CDC’s safety precautions, but nonetheless experienced
severe breakthrough symptoms such as fever, intense muscle and nerve
pains, chills, cough, a migraine, a sore throat, and loss of taste and
smell. A few days after testing positive, I received an injection of
monoclonal antibodies.

Throughout all of this I stayed at home, isolated myself from others, and
managed to watch all the Harry Potter movies for the first time.

I was feeling very sick for a few days, and still have a cough and
fatigue. But after resting, I am starting to feel better.

I urge everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to speak to friends
and family who are hesitant about the vaccine. The more members of our
community get the shot, the less likely it is that individuals will
develop symptomatic breakthrough infections like I have.

And if you are vaccinated, you’re doing a great job, but please make sure
to get a booster shot.

Over the past week and a half, I’ve had some time to reflect on how
COVID-19 revealed gaps in our healthcare system.

I’m horrified at the thought of going back to a world in which workers,
particularly in the service industry, are so afraid of reprisal from their
employers that they are regularly forced to go to work while sick. This is
completely unacceptable, both from ethical and public health standpoints.
And it’s looking more and more like a reality now that Senate Democrats
have dropped paid family and medical leave from the upcoming social
spending package.

I am also aware that many Americans do not have healthcare that allows
them to go to the doctor when they’re sick. I am fighting to make
universal healthcare a reality here in New York State with the New York
Health Act. I do not believe we can have a just society if some people are
able to seek treatment for ailments, while others are forced to roll the
dice and hope that they get better on their own.

As we work towards universal care, I also will fight to expand Medicaid
funding, fund our public hospitals, and expand care that is free at the
point of service in clinics.

I want you to know that I will never take my lot in life for granted and
will always fight for every human being to have a healthier, more secure,
and dignified life.

- Alessandra

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