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Public outrage in Poland over ‘VIP vaccinations’
There is public outrage in the city of Warsaw in Poland after a hospital prioritised giving COVID-19 vaccine shots to celebrities and politicians.
Reports say the development has forced a government inquiry that began on Monday with the hospital in question stating that it delivered a total of 450 shots, including 300 for its own staff members and 132 for their families and patients.
The list of patients included some politicians.
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Among the celebrities are actress Maria Seawern, who is 45, singer Micheal Bjor, 63, and TV journalist Edward Miszak, 65 years old.
Government spokesman Piotr Müller who said that a government investigation had begun added: “I expect all convicted parties to have the same punishment.”
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