Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Vaccine tourists are coming to America
The USA seems to have made a 180-degree turn in terms of Covid vaccination. Half a year ago, the US marked more coronavirus cases than other countries each day. It was probably because of then administration's gross negligence of medical necessities caused by the coronavirus. But now, it is one of the most advanced nations in terms of broad-based vaccination implementation. Restaurants, schools, and theaters are about to back in business. Airplane seats are being filled and hotel rooms are being booked. People are ready for long-awaited parties, concerts, and summer vacation. Then they became very generous and welcoming to those who want to be vaccinated from abroad. Yes, they are giving foreign visitors coronavirus vaccine shots, no question asked! Recently, the US has been getting an increasing number of travelers from Latin American and Caribbean countries where vaccination has to wait for months if they get any. Of course, those vaccination travelers are rich people who can afford to pay for the air, accommodation, and other expenses. They say they could help their fellow citizens get vaccinated sooner if they get vaccinated somewhere else. Does it sound convincing to others who can’t afford such a trip?
Anyway, this vaccine tourism seems to last as long as the inequality on vaccine distribution continues in other parts of the world.
Enjoy reading the article and think if you want to book a flight for an early vaccination, if you haven’t gotten one.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/26/americas/vaccine-tourism-usa-latam-intl/index.html
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