Covid vaccine misinformation targeting South Asian communities debunked

Friday, 15th January 2021, 1:12 pm Updated Friday, 15th January 2021, 1:12 pm Medical professionals in the UK have expressed concerns that some communities are being targeted or particularly impacted by Covid vaccine misinformation. Members of the South Asian community, in particular, are being targeted with false information about the vaccine, which is leading them to believe that receiving the jab would be in conflict with their religious or cultural values. 'A big concern' A GP involved with the NHS' anti-disinformation efforts has described the issue as "a big concern" and said that community leaders and role models are being…