MELBOURNE – Coronavirus vaccine exemption for world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has angered the Australian public. Prime Minister Scott Morrison today called on the Serbian player to provide evidence that the independent commission’s move was justified. Otherwise, he should leave Australia again immediately. Thanks to an exception, Djokovic can fight for the tenth title at the grand slam Australian Open, which is otherwise accessible only to vaccinated players.
Australia has struggled with coronavirus border closures and long lockdowns, but the omicron variant has brought record increases in infected in recent days, in the order of tens of thousands of people a day. Nearly 90 percent of people over the age of 16 received two doses of the vaccine there. High vaccination was a condition for the release of the last lockdown.
Under these circumstances, the exception for the unvaccinated Djokovic provoked a wave of reluctance. “It’s a real slap in the face of the people of Victoria, who have been asking for exemptions over the last two years for many things – not vaccinating, being able to visit loved ones, attending funerals or saying goodbye to family members in elderly homes – and rejecting them over and over again.” TV reporter Shane McInnes shook his head. Radio journalist Andy Maher sees it similarly. “The Australians have not been allowed anything for two years, but this guy, who has exceptional freedoms in relation to the coronavirus, will get his exception.” he noted.
Djoker turned into a Joker
The Canbera Times sees the exception for Djokovic as evidence of unequal treatment. “Unfortunately, when you’re a global sports superstar, the rules are different, even if you haven’t shown any respect for the virus, which has infected nearly 300 million people worldwide in the last two years.” he wrote. “Djoker turned into a Joker and foolishly took on the role of a villain before he tried to take over the tennis world,” reported the West Australian daily. Djokovic can win the 21st Grand Slam triumph to stand alone at the head of the historic standings in front of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The Serbian tennis player did not disclose details of why he was granted an exemption. And the Australian prime minister is now asking him for proof that he has it. “We expect him to present and present evidence that supports this. If this evidence is unsatisfactory, it will not be treated differently from anyone else and will fly another plane home. There should be no special rules for Novak Djokovic. Not at all.” Morrison announced at today’s press conference.
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The organizers of the first grand slam of the season claim that Djokovic’s application was very strictly assessed by two independent commissions of health experts, one of whom was appointed by the Victoria Department of Health. In the past, the Serbian tennis player had a reserved opinion on the vaccination and for a long time refused to disclose whether he had been vaccinated against coronavirus.
For privacy reasons, he can only disclose details of the circumstances of the exception. Tournament director Craig Tiley would recommend it. “It would help if Novak explained why he asked for an exemption and why he got it,” he said.
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