Queue-jumping celebs boost Polish coronavirus vaccine interest
People in Poland long appeared hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Then they saw celebrities and politicians scandalously jump the line for the jab. Now there s not enough vaccine to go around.
More people in Poland want to get vaccinated after a scandal in the country
Poland has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign and there is huge demand among seniors in particular. Just months ago, there was considerable anti-vaccine sentiment, but this has subsided. The problem now is a shortage of doses.
Queues have been forming in front of medical centers all over Poland ever since people over 70 were requested to make appointments for their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Instead of redialing the overloaded telephone hotline, many people left to wait in line and hope for the best.