Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Slowly - very slowly, mind you - COVID-19 vaccines are being made available.  Triage rules vary from state to state, but there is a general pattern.  The first round, in limited supply, is going to medical staff and other first responders.  After that, usually the priorities will be older folks, as well as people with medical conditions that place them at greater risk than the general population, such as those undergoing treatment for cancer.  Then, there are other essential workers.

It's worth noting that, in the later category, agricultural workers and vet staff are often included.   In many states, that includes zookeepers and other members of zoo staff which might come into regular contact with animals.  

If you haven't already done so, it's a good idea to register with your county to get yourself in the queue.  Likewise, if you work at a zoo or aquarium, your institution might be taking steps to get vaccines lined up for you and your co-workers - if you haven't heard anything, then ask your managers.  

The sooner this pandemic gets crushed - which in large part will be determined by how many of us get vaccinated - the sooner life gets to go back to normal.  Whatever that was.