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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Grant Jennings" data-source="post: 256560" data-attributes="member: 746">The same thing is happening here in the U.S., though not widely reported there have been several instances where hospital staffs have had to prioritize care for some patients at the expense of others. Younger and/or healthier patients are given priority over the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. This isn't happening at every hospital or every day but it has happened a few times when hospitals have been overwhelmed by the number of patients. Distribution of vaccinations has also resulted in debates as to who should be a priority. Obese people are at greater risk of death from Covid-19, because of this some have suggested that obese people should be given priority in receiving vaccinations with other arguing this would be "rewarding unhealthy behavior".</blockquote>