Federal vaccination guidelines recommend that smokers under the age of 65, considered high-risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, be eligible for the shot in the top tier of distribution, outraging essential workers lower in the priority line such as teachers. Supporters of the policy say the goal is to protect hospitals from a surge and the respiratory nature of the Coronavirus puts those who smoke at higher risk of complications. Teachers argue going back to in-class situations puts them in the
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