To the editor:
In our lifetime, the word pandemic was only used to describe and report on plagues that happened in other places and in other times. Now, unfortunately, we are living it. Just the word pandemic conjures the worst thoughts: Fright, illness, disability, suffering, pain, and ultimately, untimely and inexplicable deaths.
Now that we have effective and approved vaccines, we face a new uncertainty: who wants the shots, who gets them, and how we reach herd immunity.
As troubling as this period of time is, there is a bright side. Many of us have been fortunate to have been vaccinated at the WEB Du Bois School [mass vaccination site] in Great Barrington. Volunteers worked quietly, effectively, and efficiently, in what appeared to be a well-oiled machine. To all of the people who are dedicated to having our families, friends, and neighbors vaccinated, you have our appreciation and admiration. And a special shout-out to Heather Barbieri, for assembling, organizing, and managing this effort. This is all new for us and, in our opinion, it could not have been executed any better.
Thank you to all of the wonderful people who participated in this epic achievement.
Janet & Hillel Maximon
Monterey
