New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) expressed optimism regarding the rollout of the first round of COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, but cautioned that the next few weeks are “going to be hell.”
Appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” Murphy discussed the distribution of 76,000 vaccines in New Jersey. Host Martha Raddatz noted that health-care workers and nursing homes are first priority in receiving the vaccine and asked Murphy who would be next in line to be immunized.
“We’re working through that right now,” said Murphy. “Remember, Moderna is up for their emergency use authorization this week. And, God willing, they get in. Then you’ve got not only increasing batches from Pfizer, you’ve then got a second vaccine coming online with shipments each week. And those larger populations will then be dealt with.”
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says despite “good news” on a COVID-19 vaccine, “the next number of weeks are going to be hell, I fear, so we’re begging with people to please, please, please don’t let your guard down even when you’re in private settings.” https://t.co/8pO0laHwTB pic.twitter.com/mLMnT29Vg0
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 13, 2020
Raddatz also brought up the rising number of coronavirus cases and deaths, noting that New Jersey has averaged 5,000 daily cases this past week.
“Yes, Martha, for all the good news, the light at the end of the tunnel, and the vaccine exemplifies that as much as anything, the next number of weeks are going to be hell, I fear,” said Murphy.
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NJ governor: Next few weeks are "going to be hell" https://t.co/w6cELUbF65 pic.twitter.com/lbmfNkolMR
— The Hill (@thehill) December 13, 2020
Almost 300,000 dead nationwide now. The holidays, with stupid people insisting on getting together, plus yesterday’s rally for Donald and who knows how many more protests after the Electoral College tomorrow through the Inauguration on the 20th — yes, things are going to get worse before they get better.
And for all the hoopla over the vaccines — they will not end the pandemic immediately. The virus will rage on.
I can’t see anything changing in my life for quite a while. Even if I do eventually get the vaccine some of my children and grandchildren won’t be vaccinated. I still won’t be able to be with them and will still have to wear a mask and social distance. I just don’t see my life being any better for quite some time. Years out of my life I can never get back. And I can’t trust the vaccine either especially knowing that Trump exerted pressure over those in charge of its safety.
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