Bank Workers May Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Before High-Risk Americans
After healthcare workers and nursing home residents, it looks like bank workers may be next to receive an approved COVID-19 vaccine, even before most high-risk Americans — like those 65 years and older and those with medical issues.
The American Bankers Association (ABA), which supports community banks, has specifically asked the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) to consider the financial-services industry as “essential workers,” to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Department of Homeland Security, and prioritize bank tellers and employees of rural banking branches.
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In their letter, they wrote, “From the start of the pandemic ABA members have prioritized the health and safety of their customers and employees. In our conversations with public health agencies, ABA has advocated that among bank employees already deemed ‘essential’ by the government, those that come in contact with the public every day, such as tellers, should be considered for the CDC’s Phase 1b along with essential workers in other industries. The CDC has already designated health-care workers and residents of long-term-care facilities for Phase 1a”
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