I Get A Letter From ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long

Well, actually, my wife did.  But it was addressed to me.  ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long wants to make sure I’ve, uh, had my shots:

Hi Stephen,

I may be running for Governor, but I’m proud to say I’ve been a nurse for my entire career. Over the years I’ve seen people and families in some of their worst moments and had the privilege to care for them. Being a nurse is why I ran for public office in the first place – so I could fight for healthier communities. 

It’s also why I wanted to take a second to remind you of something so important this holiday season: getting your updated COVID-19 booster.

During my time in the State House and as the Lieutenant Governor, I’ve had the opportunity to champion investments in making health care more affordable and easier to access. It’s also why the Governor asked me to lead Delaware’s COVID-19 advisory committee in 2020 where I made sure we listened to the experts and let the science guide us. Working on the ground during the COVID-19 pandemic taught me how strong Delaware really is – and I was especially proud of my health care community and the fellow nurses I watched step up and work long, grueling hours to save as many lives as they could.

It’s because of the hard work of those health care workers and the sacrifices our communities made for each other during the pandemic that I’m asking you to make sure you get your booster this fall. You can find the easiest place to get your shot by clicking here >>

I know an email reminding you to get a vaccine isn’t the most entertaining read, but with holiday travel coming up, getting a booster is one of the best things we can all do to keep our communities safe. As your Governor, that’s going to be my number one job. 

Thank you for doing your part and getting boosted,

Dr. Bethany Hall-Long