Migrants Are Scared to Get the Coronavirus Vaccine – and the Hostile Environment Is to Blame
Since last week that “those who are here illegally can come forward to receive a vaccine,” Ali*, a Pakistani delivery driver in London, has been discussing the so-called amnesty with other migrants in a WhatsApp group. In the chat of more than 80 people – all of whom have precarious immigration status – Ali says that “everyone is scared to go and get the vaccine,” despite the government’s assurances. These feelings reflect research published recently by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), which found that 43% of the migrants surveyed fear accessing health...
Source: novaramedia.com