Letters to the Editor: January 31, 2021

Choose wisely

To those who are thinking about skipping the vaccine, a word of caution. Though the death rate can seem to be low, COVID-19 can make your life miserable . A study of over 1,000 people who were hospitalized and survived to discharge showed that two months after discharge 40% were still unable to return to work. Among all discharged patients, 15% were re-hospitalized and 7% had died. Remember, people who are vaccinated rarely need hospitalization for COVID-19. Choose wisely.

Charlie Webb, MD

Kailua-Kona

Kudos to Kona hospital

Last Thursday, we received our first doses of the COVID vaccine at Kona Community Hospital. Granted, one needed a bit of tenacity to reach a real person via the dedicated call-center but once that was accomplished, it was smooth sailing. From making the appointment, being directed to a parking spot upon arrival, registration and a short orientation to the actual injection, the entire process was completed with precision, efficiency, bright smiles and ample aloha. Mahalo nui loa to the entire team.

Joy Nelson and Roger Knoblauch

Kailua-Kona

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