Luck and stamina needed to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Germany
Compounding the rush for a vaccine in Germany is a decision to ease Covid-19 curbs for the fully vaccinated who are exempted from quarantine when returning from abroad
19 May 2021 - 15:45
Berlin — Against its stereotype of order, Germany’s vaccine rollout has descended into a frenzy as people turn to tip-offs, online message boards and cold calls to doctors in a scramble to get a Covid-19 shot.
Hampered by a shortage of supply, Germany started by vaccinating its oldest and most vulnerable citizens and has been gradually expanding shots to priority professions such as teachers and those working in critical infrastructure...
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