Majority of Germans against benefits for fully vaccinated
The data used is based on an online survey in which 2,049 people took part
BERLIN: A majority of Germans believe it would be wrong to lift coronavirus-related restrictions for people who are considered fully immune, according to a recent poll conducted by Yougov.
The polling institute found that 32 per cent of people said no group should receive any benefits until everyone has had an opportunity to be vaccinated, and 21 per cent said fully vaccinated and recovered people should not be treated differently than the unvaccinated.
In contrast, only 39 per cent of people think the restrictions should be lifted, while 8 per cent did not specify, according to Yougov.
The data used is based on an online survey conducted between Monday and Wednesday in which 2,049 people took part. The results were weighted and are representative of Germany’s adult population.
Since last Sunday, Germany has lifted a number of restrictions for the fully vaccinated: They can once again socialise without limits and no longer have to observe a night-time curfew.
Travel is also easier for this group, as the quarantine obligation upon returning to Germany only applies if they are coming from an area where new coronavirus variants are present. They are also largely exempt from mandatory testing when entering the country.
More than 30 million people have received at least one vaccination so far, or 36.5 per cent of the population, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) disease control body. More than 9 million, or 10.9 per cent, have been able to receive both vaccinations.
On Friday alone, 721,279 jabs were given, according to the RKI.
An extraordinary vaccine campaign in southern Germany caused a big rush on Saturday, with about 850 people queuing for a jab as of 10 am, according to police.
Those at the front had been waiting since at least 5 am (0300 GMT).