pandemic as a larger issue, there is evidence to suggest that there would definitely be less people against wearing masks in the US. However, it is important to note that the trend of ‘not wearing masks’ and disregarding information given by the WHO was consistently endorsed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who has since caught the virus himself, therefore asserting the notion that, rather than non-governmental organisations having an impact on policy and individual opinion, leaders of Nations had to take a stronger stance against the Coronavirus. This can be seen from the firm response from New Zealand, as well as eight other countries who have reported no new coronavirus cases as of the 17th of December It is clear to see that the WHO, while having power and research teams to back its decisions, cannot do more than advise nations and leaders of nations, as well as provide resources to those who need it.
Should the Government impose a duty on The People to take the Coronavirus Vaccine?
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By Katie Pannick, Year 11 North London Collegiate
ovid-19 is undeniably the biggest health, economic and social crisis that this country has faced since WW2. With the recent
developments regarding vaccination, the question of whether this vaccination should be mandatory arises. It is not unusual for the state to intervene when it comes to the safety of the people, and there is a general legal principle that, when appropriate, the state requires people to take certain precautions regarding health,
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