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Shots for students ahead of some adults a sensible strategy

Its implications make economic sense: prioritising today's students protects continuity of tomorrow's workforce

Annabeth Leow

Annabeth Leow

Published Thu, Jun 3, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE'S latest decision to offer Covid-19 vaccines first to students - and then to adults under 40 years old - has been panned by some on the grounds of unfairness.

    But the move, criticised by some, makes economic sense when its implications are taken into account: prioritising today's students protects the continuity of tomorrow's workforce.

    Covid-19Ministry of EducationVaccines

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