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
We came up a bit short on our goals for October, and would really appreciate your help closing the gap in our fundraising. Can we count on you to make a $3 contribution today?
Paid For By The Committee To Elect Alessandra Biaggi
This email was sent to [email protected]. Email is a very important way we communicate with supporters like you, but if you want to, you can unsubscribe here.
