According to the Archbishop of Canterbury, being vaccinated against coronavirus can be a moral matter.
Justin Welby stated that having the jab can reduce the risk of illnesses spreading and that it was not about who I am or what my rights are – but how my neighbor is treated.
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of Boris Johnson stated that while people can continue with Christmas plans as normal but it is difficult to predict the impact on the Omicron variant’s severity and the hospital admission rates.
According to the Archbishop of Canterbury, being vaccinated against coronavirus can be a moral matter
When asked by ITV News At Ten whether vaccination is a moral issue, the archbishop replied: “Yes, I believe it is.”
He said, “A lot of people will not like that. But I believe it’s because it’sn’t about me or my rights.
“It’s obvious that there are certain people who can’t get vaccinated due to health issues – another question. It’s not about me, it’s my choice.
“It is about the way I love my neighbor. Vaccination lowers my odds of becoming ill – it doesn’t eradicate – but it decreases the likelihood of me getting sick. This also reduces the chances that I will infect others. It’s simple.
“So I would answer yes. To love each other – Jesus said it – get vaccinated. Get boosted.
When asked whether or not it would be moral to refuse the jab, Mr Welby replied: “I understand why people don’t.”
Boris Johnson stated that Christmas could definitely be carried out ‘cautiously’, but new restrictions regarding the New Year may only take 48 hours to reveal.
He said, “But, I would like to say, go get boosted and get vaccinated. This is how we can love our neighbor. Jesus taught us that we should love our neighbor. Do what Jesus said.
NHS England figures show that 1 904 patients were admitted to London’s Covid-19 hospitals as of December 21. This is the highest level since March 2, and 41% more than a week before.
On December 21, 6,902 people were hospitalized with Covid-19 in England. This was the most since November 10, and an increase of 7% over week.
According to the archbishop, he was saddened by the photo of Downing Street employees eating cheese and wine at the No. 10 garden in the initial lockdown.
Johnson claimed that Johnson’s image featured people at work talking about work in May 2020.
An investigation has begun by Sue Gray (a senior civil servant) to determine if the alleged gathering is just one of several reported across Whitehall in response to coronavirus restrictions.
He said that he believed it would be harder work for the investigator.
“I was thinking about all the people who will see that picture and recall the sadness and sorrow they felt that day due to not seeing someone, bereavement, or when they last saw someone they loved.
“I felt an entire load of emotions.”
While he stated that he’s not quick to judge others and was waiting for the result of the investigation into the matter, the archbishop added, “Part of this crisis, we must support one another.”
In light of rising coronavirus infections, it was noted that Queen 95 has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas meal with extended family. She will spend her first Christmas at Windsor, rather than Sandringham, as a precautionary measure.
Mr Welby stated that she had to curb her Christmas wishful thinking and did so simply because it was the right thing to.
Also, he hoped cathedrals and churches would be bustling on Christmas Day in order to assist worshippers with much-needed stability and resilience. These venues had worked tirelessly during the pandemic and have been safe.