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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Larry Sturgill, 62, shown with grandson Elijah Dean Sturgill in an undated family provided photograph, and his brother Scott Sturgill, 42, are two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Larry was admitted in the hospital in Pikeville, KY on Saturday, March 5, due to low oxygen levels. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scot Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry his portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown at his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, holds a photo of his brother Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Larry was hospitalized in Pikeville, KY on Saturday, March 5th. with low oxygen. Shown in the family photo is Larry and his grandson Elijah Dean Sturgill. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, holds a photo of his brother Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Larry was hospitalized in Pikeville, KY on Saturday, March 5th. with low oxygen. Shown in the family photo is Larry and his grandson Elijah Dean Sturgill. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry his portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown at his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry his portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry a portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home and at night he uses the larger unit with a 15’ hose attached. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown in his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, and Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Scott now has to carry his portable oxygen concentrator with a 6ft of hose on it during the day at home. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)

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KINGSPORT, TN - March 6: Scott Sturgill is shown at his home is Kingsport, TN on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Scott Sturgill, 49, holds a photo of his brother Larry Sturgill, 62, two unvaccinated brothers who were hospitalized for the first time in their lives after getting Omicron in January. They face long-term damage to their lungs and regret not getting the shot. Larry was hospitalized in Pikeville, KY on Saturday, March 5th. with low oxygen. Shown in the family photo is Larry and his grandson Elijah Dean Sturgill. (Earl Neikirk for The Washington Post)