The Mauritian government’s intention to vaccinate most of its population against Covid 19, is quite commendable. Since Monday 21 June, access to hospitals or schools is not allowed to unvaccinated people under penalties or imprisonments. However, there is still a debate on socials networks about this decision.
On the world front, we note that many democratic states are making vaccination against Covid 19 compulsory, especially for certain categories of employees such as those in the field of health, education or law enforcement. Last April, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) gave a judgment for compulsory vaccination. According to this judgement, compulsory vaccination is necessary in a democratic society.
The ECHR considers that the vaccination policy pursues the legitimate objectives of protecting the health and the rights of others, in that it protects both those who receive the Covid 19 vaccines and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
The vaccination requirement does not violate the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights on the right to privacy, according to the ruling.
In Mauritius, those who speak out against this mandatory vaccination, claim no vaccine currently guarantees complete immunity against the virus or the variants. Others complain that we do not have enough vaccination Centers.
Refusal to be vaccinated may be an action harmful to others. People are not entitled to harm innocents or impose deadly risks on others. Hence, compulsory vaccination is therefore justified.
Where to get vaccinated around the island
Vaccines are administered in 14 Centers across the country and are available by appointment. A website (https//: vaccination.edbmauritius.org) and two telephone numbers (2033800 or 141) are available to the public. Count 2 hours between your entry and your departure.
The following Centers for vaccination open from 9 am to 3:30 pm except on Sundays.
Swami Vivekananda International Convention Center (Pailles), Taher Bagh Hall (Port-Louis), MFD Conference Center at Port Franc (Mer Rouge), Anjalay Stadium (Mapou), Rivière-du-Rempart Youth Center, Flacq Polytechnic High School, Côte-d’Or National Sports Complex, Hua Lien Center (Quatre-Bornes), Rivière-des-Anguilles Village Hall, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, James Burty David Gymnasium (Curepipe), Pandit Sahadeo Gymnasium (Vacoas), the Plaza (Rose-Hill) and Germain Comarmond Stadium (Bambous) .
