Pandemic - SquareOffs

Is the state doing enough to help hospitals deal with the pandemic?

Asked by ABC 17 News

369 Votes

Is the state doing enough to help hospitals deal with the pandemic?

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

Gov. Mike Parson announced millions of dollars to help with hospital staffing shortages this week, a move that was praised by the Missouri Hospital Association.

Gov. Mike Parson announced millions of dollars to help with hospital staffing shortages this week, a move that was praised by the Missouri Hospital Association. Show Less

3 Comments

Max

It's not the states responsibility to bail out restaurants, bars, hospitals, etc.. When I get sick I prefer Hooters to hospitals. Cheaper, better, and a nicer view.

43%

No

The governor signed a bill that limits local health departments' powers to enact health orders, which many say contributes to more virus spread and more hospitalizations.

The governor signed a bill that limits local health departments' powers to enact health orders, which many say contributes to more virus spread and more hospitalizations. Show Less

2 Comments

Robert Garrett

My father in law is waiting for a bed that he needs to get to be treated for a failing heart related to his copd. The problem is there are no beds at the only two places that can perform his procedure because anti vackers and anti mask wearers are filling up the beds dying of covid.

gwemtp

We need that 30 million to help pay those who are working extra for COVID shifts...not companies who are over charging hospitals for workers.

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot if it's recommended?

Asked by ABC 17 News

792 Votes

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot if it's recommended?

71%

Yes Yes

29%

No No

71%

Yes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering recommending a coronavirus vaccine booster shot as the delta variant continues to spread.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering recommending a coronavirus vaccine booster shot as the delta variant continues to spread. Show Less

6 Comments

Max

Yes, if it is as useless as the first shots. I only got the two Pfizer shots so I could fly. Not because they have any health benefits, because they don't.

sheri smith

Y not?

Tim Rice

As a 70 yr old male with diabetes and heart trouble, I got the 2 Moderna Vaccines in March and April, shortly after they were available. Yes, I would get the booster, as quickly as available. I have worn a mask this entire yr, when I'm out doing errands or going to medical appts.

Adam Schrader

Abso-freaking-lutely

Donna Welborn-Dicus

We can't stop fighting this virus now.

29%

No

Many Americans remain unvaccinated, with some of them expressing worries about the safety of the vaccine.

Many Americans remain unvaccinated, with some of them expressing worries about the safety of the vaccine. Show Less

4 Comments

Larry Sabulsky

I didn't want to get the first vaccination, but felt belittled because I didn't get one. I get one and two weeks later I'm back to wearing a mask. I'm so tired of the Government trying to dictate how we should live our lives. If you want to wear a mask go ahead, but don't look down on me for not.

Lisa Gore

Because it’s still experimental.

David Brown

No, perfectly healthy due to lifestyle choices and have had on vaccine already. Our bodies are able to defend against disease if we support that effort. Typically we don’t and just rely on pills and medication to “fix them”.

Will Missouri's coronavirus vaccine incentive program be a success?

Asked by ABC 17 News

322 Votes

Will Missouri's coronavirus vaccine incentive program be a success?

22%

Yes Yes

78%

No No

22%

Yes

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson unveiled a plan Wednesday for a drawing for vaccinated residents to win $10,000.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson unveiled a plan Wednesday for a drawing for vaccinated residents to win $10,000. Show Less

2 Comments

Letitia DenHartog

I'm an optimist, so I hope it will work, but I'm glad it involves those of us who are already vaccinated.

Corey Smith

Missourians can get encouraged to get a vaccine.

78%

No

It remains to be seen how much the program will move Missouri's low vaccination rate of about 40%.

It remains to be seen how much the program will move Missouri's low vaccination rate of about 40%. Show Less

3 Comments

Max

Eighty percent of the people are wise enough to know that they should not risk their health or their life, on a chance to win a prize that they will not win.

Melanie Cusick

Yet not wise enough to know they should not risk their life on the chance that this is all a lie. There's more likelihood they would win a drawing than there is that all those videos of Dead People Trucks outside of hospitals are fake.

Melanie Cusick

Every forum I see discussing this, anti vaxxers are saying "being bribed won't change my mind."

Adam Schrader

Won't work because to many Mirrourians are morons

Melanie Cusick

Not sure what correlation max is making between "moron" and "liberal city." The map of states with low Vax rates and high cases correlate to Red States. Who's the moron- risking certain death to covid, or risking *maybe* unknown outcomes from the vax? I'd say avoid death now but I'm a libtard.

Max

And most of them live in liberal cities.

Pandemic SquareOffs

Is the state doing enough to help hospitals deal with the pandemic?

57% Yes Yes

43% No No

57% Yes

43% No

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot if it's recommended?

71% Yes Yes

29% No No

71% Yes

29% No

Will Missouri's coronavirus vaccine incentive program be a success?

22% Yes Yes

78% No No

22% Yes

78% No

About Pandemic

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

43%

No

71%

Yes Yes

29%

No No

71%

Yes

29%

No

22%

Yes Yes

78%

No No

22%

Yes

78%

No