Covid-19: When vaccine envy and vaccine guilt strike


By AGENCY

In the latest twist in the Covid-19 pandemic, the rollout of vaccinations leaves room for jealousy as some awaiting their shots remain unprotected, while others feel guilty about their privilege of getting vaccinated early. — dpa

The pandemic has brought out a range of the uglier human emotions in us – boredom, rage, sloth, etc.

But the flood of images posted on social media with people showing off their bandaged arms or vaccine cards has brought a new feeling to the fore: jealousy.

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