UK Tells Royal Navy Sailors: Get Jabbed or Get Out
Get the jab or leave the service. That is the career advice sailors in the Royal Navy were given by the UK government on Monday.
A letter sent to sailors who have not received the coronavirus vaccination details the reasons for the order, according to the Daily Mail. The missive says in part:
Records show that you have not yet received a complete course of vaccination against Covid-19. As an employer the Royal Navy has a responsibility to take such action as is necessary to ensure that it maximises operational effectiveness and meets its health and safety obligations.
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If after consideration you decided not to accept the offer of Covid-19 vaccination the Royal Navy reserves the right to review your employability and you may be subject to administrative discharge from the service.
There is no record of whether the British Army and the RAF have also taken such measures.
A spokesman for the Royal Navy told the Mail: “Service personnel are encouraged to take up the Covid vaccine in line with Government guidelines. – READ MORE
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