A physician in Miami has told her patients that she will not treat them if they remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 starting later this month.
Dr. Linda Marraccini, who runs a primary care practice, cited the effectiveness of the three vaccines currently available in the U.S. and the enormous strain that unvaccinated COVID-19 patients are putting on the Florida health care system in an email to her patients, which wasMore business establishments are requiring people who enter to show proof of vaccination after the Food and Drug Administrationto the Pfizer vaccine in late August.
“This is a public health emergency ― the health of the public takes priority over the rights of any given individual in this situation. It appears that there is a lack of selflessness and concern for the burden on the health and well-being of our society from our encounters,” read her email. HuffPost was not able to reach Marraccini’s office by phone.