Make killers pay
Monday 18th January, 2021 Health authorities in some parts of the pandemic-hit US are in a dilemma over the prioritisation of risk groups for vaccination. The New Jersey government is reported to have decided to vaccinate smokers on priority basis as they run a higher risk of having Covid-19 complications than others. It has drawn heavy criticism for its decision, which will result in smokers getting the jab before teachers and public transport workers, we are told. Covid-19 vaccine saves lives, especially those of people afflicted with chronic non-communicable diseases. The opinion of the Ne...
Source: island.lk