After it was recently revealed that FC Bayern international Joshua Kimmich is one of the players not vaccinated against COVID-19, the international made his comments to “Sky” on Saturday after the 4-0 win over Hoffenheim …
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.. about his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to date:
“It is true that for me personally I have some concerns about the lack of long-term studies. Nevertheless, I am aware of my responsibility and of course I adhere to the hygiene measures. And in the club, all non-vaccinated players are also tested every two to three days. “
.. on the question of solidarity with other people through vaccination and his “We Kick Corona” campaign (together with Leon Goretzka):
“That doesn’t mean I don’t live it. I follow the hygiene measures, I get tested. And ‘We Kick Corona’ was all about supporting charities and non-profits, which in turn support people who are in need because of Corona. We also donated to UNICEF, who then provide vaccines. That was about the fact that there are also countries that don’t have access to vaccine. I think everyone should make the decision for themselves and it can’t be that someone doesn’t have access. Because if you make the decision, you should do everything to make sure that they can get vaccinated. Nevertheless, it’s not that I’m a Corona denier or an opponent of vaccination. I think that’s a bit of a shame in the debate, that it’s all about vaccinated or not vaccinated, and if you’re not vaccinated, you’re a Corona denier or vaccination opponent. But there are also other people at home, I think, who simply have concerns – whatever their reasons. I also think that should be respected, especially as long as you stick to the measures. “
.. about how vaccination can also mean protection for fellow human beings:
“On the one hand, I can understand that, but on the other hand, there are always vaccination breakthroughs, even if they are rare. And vaccinated people often don’t get tested again and can still spread it. I get tested every two or three days, many people can’t afford that any more, but in my case, fortunately, FC Bayern still pays for it. If that were no longer the case, I would of course do it myself. I’m not saying categorically that I won’t get vaccinated, it’s just that I still have a few reservations. It’s quite possible that I’ll get vaccinated in the future, maybe in the near future. Generally in society you are quickly labelled and people don’t ask what the reasons are. It is often the case that people feel pressured rather than being asked. “
.. about the fact that many fans are only allowed into the stadium with “2G” and he plays as a non-vaccinated person:
“I don’t know how it is in other professions, here we are also in the fresh air and I also get tested every two or three days. “