Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine now available for fi rst responders A By Christopher Roberson fter petitioning Everett’s state delegation, the COVID-19 vaccine was made available to the city’s fi rst responders on January 12. Private Rocco Andreotti of the Everett Fire Department was the fi rst person in the city to receive the vaccine at City Hall. He was followed by Sergeant Gina Collyer, a 32-year veteran of the Everett Police Department. “Along with my colleagues, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle, the governor was receptive to our advocacy,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “These fi rst responders have been at the front line protecting our community during the pandemic and I am grateful to be able to off er the vaccine to these individuals as an important sign that Everett is on its way to beating this virus.” Police Chief Steven Mazzie expressed his gratitude for the vaccine being made available to his offi cers. “I’m thankLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.179 MidUnleaded $2.459 Super $2.539 Diesel Fuel $2.559 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.35 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $1.999 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS ful that the COVID vaccine is being made available to the men and women of the Everett PD who would like to get it,” he said. “Being on the front lines in a public safety role has never been easy to begin with but adding a global pandemic into the mix has complicated it even more. I hope this is the beginning of reversing the trend and improving the atmosphere we operate in so we can do our jobs safely.” Going forward, the Moderna vaccine, which has an effi cacy rate of 94.1 percent, will be administered every week, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All fi rst responders are encouraged to get the vaccine even if they were previously infected by COVID-19. In addition to Everett’s police officers and firefighters, the vaccine is also available to civilian personnel, dispatchers and school nurses. However, it has a very limited shelf life. Once a vial, which contains 10 doses, is pierced, it must be used within six hours. Currently, there are 30 fi rst responders signed up to receive the vaccine each day. In the coming weeks, the objective will be to provide 50 daily vaccinations. Sabrina Firicano and Caitlin Norden of the city’s Health Department will work with fi rst responders to set up appointments. To ensure that no dose is wasted, fi rst responders who need to cancel their appointment are asked to contact the Health Department at least 24 hours in advance. In accordance with the COVID-19 vaccine protocol, an appointment for the second dose of the vaccine must be made when the initial shot is administered. The vaccine is then expected to provide immunity for one year. Captain Michael O’Brien of the Everett Fire Department was one of the fi rst responders to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on January 12 at City Hall. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Sergeant Gina Collyer, a 32-year veteran of the Everett Police Department, was the fi rst member of the department to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. “This vaccine will give our first responders the protection they need and deserve. The commitment of our fi rst responders, healthcare workers, emergency personnel, and frontline workers over the past year has been nothing short of astounding,” said DeMaria. “These individuals are constantly going above and beyond protecting and serving our residents.” Once all first responders have received the vaccine, it will then be off ered to essential workers and individuals over the age of 75. Prices subject to change New Year! H Happy Ne FLEET
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