Councilman Eugene urges all to protect most
vulnerable amid coronavirus pandemic
By Nelson A. King
The novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) continues to
spread throughout New York
City, the United States and on
a global scale, Brooklyn
Councilman Dr. Mathieu
Eugene urges everyone to
protect the most vulnerable
in the community.
“That is why it is imperative
that everyone does their
part to protect our most vulnerable
communities,” said
Haitian-born Eugene, representative
for the 40th Council
District, in a message to
constituents on Tuesday.
Prevention
“We must continue to
implement preventive measures,
including staying home
and practicing social distancing,”
he added. “Group sports
and other large gatherings
constitute a public health
risk and should be avoided.”
Eugene said COVID-19 is
“highly contagious,” stating
that it can infect any age
group.
“As we take steps to prevent
its spread, we must be
keenly aware of our older residents
and those who have
weakened immune systems,”
he said. “These individuals, if
infected with the virus, may
require advanced medical
care to help their immune
system fight the illness,
which, in turn, increases the
burden on our healthcare
facilities.”
Eugene noted that there
are individuals who carry
this virus but are asymptomatic,
“and therefore create
a greater health threat by
interacting with others.
Social Distancing
“That is why staying inside
and practicing social distancing
is (are) not only beneficial
for personal health but
also necessary to help those
whose health is put into
jeopardy if they contract the
coronavirus,” he said.
“While the State of
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New York and New York
City work to fulfill the immediate
medical supply needs of
our hospitals, if you are able
to donate supplies, including
masks and gowns that will
protect doctors and nurses,
email COVID19supplies@esd.
ny.gov or call 646-522-8477,”
he added, commending medical
personnel in New York
City, the State of New York,
and the entire country “who
are risking their personal
health to ensure that patients
with COVID-19 are given the
proper care they need.
“They are truly doing God’s
work, and we must always
keep them in our thoughts as
they perform essential medical
services for sick patients,”
Eugene continued.
“By changing our behaviors
and doing what is right
for our friends and neighbors,
we will rise to the occasion as
a city, state and country, and
have a stronger community
than ever before,” the councilman
said. Councilman Mathieu Eugene. Photo by Corazon Aguirre
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