An anti-vaccine rally is taking place tomorrow in Beirut to protest of what is being referred to as “compulsory vaccination” (even though vaccination is not compulsory in Lebanon). This is likely in reference to the recent decision that requires public sector employees to show proof or vaccination or a negative PCR test twice a week. While PCR test are expensive, vaccines are free and offered in hospitals and medical centers around Lebanon.
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Despite the fact that the vaccine has not proven to prevent COVID-19, it has greatly reduced its impact on people’s health. Vaccinated individuals who contract COVID-19 are experiencing very mild symptoms in comparison to those who are unvaccinated.
Getting vaccinated is not only to protect oneself and others from the unpredictable virus but to also ease the pressure off the healthcare sector, as it continues to struggle amid the economic crisis.
If you have not gotten the vaccine yet, here are 7 Reasons Why You Should Get The COVID Vaccine.