Covid Legacy

Viruses die or mutate quickly, often within weeks. COVID mutated many times and it’s not the killer it was years ago. I see fearful people in my district who wear masks. We need to repair psychological damage and allow medical science to further study “long Covid” and the many people who suffer from it. I am one of them. I developed painful feet problems soon after I got the vaccine. It remains a problem. There are many people like me who deserve research on our behalf. I will encourage NIH and FDA research into “long Covid” and ways to help people suffering from it. I will also address irrational attacks on standard vaccines like measles, smallpox and polio.

Mutations are Normal. Covid mutated many times (as viruses always do), but mutations appear to be mild, like a normal flu or cold. Normal means we will (as since the beginning of time) get the flu or a cold 2-3 times a year. Normal flu. Not deadly flu… Normal… Government officials need to calm the fear and explain such medical science.

Ruined Careers. Ruining careers or income is wrong and unethical. Whether or not we agree with millions of people who chose not to get the vaccine, it’s time to end job discrimination and let them get back to work. Many lost jobs due to their choices. It’s time to let people resume their careers. We need to end all mandates further dividing a traumatized nation.

Virus-Killing Technology. Tourists and residents must believe NY is safe. Ensure safety now and post-Covid. Install virus-killing UVC ventilation in subways, schools, buses, elevators, etc. Gifting UVC technology to businesses is cheaper than lost tax revenue from a failing economy. Let businesses proudly display the sign "UVC Virus-Killing Ventilation” to restore confidence in safety.

Tourism. Tourists in New York City spent nearly $47 billion annually (pre-covid). Tourism collapsed. It brought over a quarter million jobs, from restaurants to hotels. Restore those jobs! A modern-day “I love New York” ad campaign can help return tourists.

Small Businesses. Help small business owners harmed by Covid, ruined by no fault of their own. Rent help and no-interest loans must be offered without time-wasting red tape. Prioritize business owners who live in the city, many unfairly forced into bankruptcy. We need to do everything possible by tax incentives and government help to bring business back to life. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue. It is common sense. A city only thrives with a strong economy.