‘There’s an Element of Risk No Matter Where I Go’

We've all had to weigh the risks of leaving our homes during this pandemic that has lasted for nearly 2 years. For lots of people, the risk of getting severely ill from the coronavirus is currently very low, even amid the Omicron surge of the past few weeks. But for many disabled, immunocompromised, and medically vulnerable people, the stakes of getting COVID-19 are still very high. Many also feel that public discussions about the future of the virus are not taking their health into consideration. Guest: Lesley McClurg, KQED health reporter This episode was produced by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Links: 'Risk No Matter Where I Go': For Many Disabled People, a Future of Ever-Present COVID Is Daunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices