Germany debates privileges for those who've been vaccinated

Chancellor Angela Merkel and the governors of Germany’s 16 states are discussing whether people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be exempt from certain restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus

BERLIN -- Chancellor Angela Merkel and the governors of Germany's 16 states on Monday discussed whether people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be exempt from certain restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the virus. The issue of special privileges for vaccinated people has been hotly debated in Germany, as in other countries. Some have argued it's unfair on those who haven't been able to get the shot yet. Others say restrictions on civil liberties are justified while people pose a risk to others. Scientists say that while vaccines significantly reduce the risk of serious illness, it isn't clear yet whether people who've been immunized can still spread the virus.