The Novak Djokovic vs Covid-19 vaccine saga got a shot in the arm when the tennis star said he is ready to give up trophies if forced to take the jab. In a BBC interview, the world number one said he should not be associated with the anti-vax movement, but supported a person’s right to choose. He said that the principle of what he puts in his body is more important to him than winning any title. Djokovic says he is not against vaccinations and has had them as a child, but wants the freedom to choose what goes into his body.
Djokovic’s stance is getting sharp reactions on Twitter. Some have said that Novak’s stance reflects his entitlement.
“So after listening to this #r4today interview with Novak Djokovic, my diagnosis is that the patient has a serious case of “deserving.” The edge that can only come with excessive money, fame, and stupidity.”
so hearing this #r4today Interview with Novak Djokovic, my diagnosis is that the patient has a severe case of “eligibility.” The edge that can only come with great wealth, fame and folly. – Otto English (@Otto_English) February 15, 2022
“Novak Djokovic says he doesn’t have enough information about vaccines. There’s a lot out there after 10 billion+ doses administered. And there isn’t just one vaccine against COVID, there are many, which use very different technologies.”
Novak Djokovic says he doesn’t have enough information about the vaccine. There’s a lot out there after 10 billion+ doses administered. and there is not just one vaccine against covid, there are many, which use very different techniques https://t.co/abXcRaibxc— Fergus Walsh (@BBCFergusWalsh) February 15, 2022
“If someone refuses a vaccine because they fear it will have harmful effects despite being highly unlikely in the literature, they are not being cautious, they are irrational.”
If someone refuses a vaccine because they fear it will have harmful effects, despite the overwhelming potential of the literature, they are not being cautious, they are being irrational. – Harvester (@HarvesterEAS) February 15, 2022
“Was Novak Djokovic asked at any point in the BBC interview why he felt justified in risking a fatal infection to other people? BTW his claim of ‘I’m not an anti-vaxer’ is questionable to say the least Is.”
Did Novak Djokovic ask at any time in a BBC interview why he felt justified in risking a deadly infection to other people? BTW his claim of ‘I’m not an anti-vaxer’ is dubious to say the least. #r4today @BBC News https://t.co/wRZBi9PSh3— Edward Harkins (@Edward Harkins) February 15, 2022
“The BBC is leading its 8am bulletin on R4 Novak Djokovic. I don’t understand why. ‘Very rich man ready to lose money because of his extreme stupidity’ Who cares? I care about wages falling on the back of inflation, thank you.”
BBC R4 is leading its 8am bulletin on Novak Djokovic. I don’t understand why. ‘A very rich man is ready to lose money because of his gross stupidity’
Who cares? I care about wages falling behind inflation, thank you.
— Rachel Wearmouth (@REWearmouth) February 15, 2022
Novak Djokovic was not allowed to play the Australian Open this year because he was vaccinated. He was detained at a hotel in Melbourne. His anti-vaccination stance has sparked debate over body autonomy and health hazards to others.
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