Letters to the Editor

Editor:

Finally I got a shot at the Feb. 4 COVID-19 vaccine clinic, after several weeks of anxious waiting. As they promised us, the GRF team emailed me the date and time to get shot. I went through the reception booth, then sat and waited for my name to be called through speaker.

When I was called, I walked into Clubhouse 6 and was guided to a desk where Dr. Christopher and three other OptumCare workers asked me questions to make sure I was symptom-free and did not have any other medical conditions. Then I was sent to a round table, where I got the shot. It was painless and brief; actually it felt pleasant and reassuring. After waiting 15 more minutes, I walked out with a date and time for my second shot.

I was able to take a deep breath and left Clubhouse 6 with a thankful heart to the GRF team, led by Kathy Thayer, and OptumCare workers, who have been working hard. They have done a splendid job, as the process was seamless.

I also praise the scientists who came up with this vaccine in such a short time. The whole world has been suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic, with people losing lives, jobs, human contact and, sometimes, sanity.

But it gave us an opportunity to plan communally, be creative and flexible, learn how to adapt, and be compassionate.

Chung Hur Mutual 17