By NG Seruela
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines are slowly easing off the war against the virus.
Many individuals have contracted the disease over the past year. Celebrities, politicians, athletes, and especially members of the general population have been infected since all are vulnerable to the virus. Fortunately, pharmaceutical companies did their best to create an immunization against it.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of April 7, the number of vaccine doses administered is 669,248,795 worldwide. For more information on the COVID-19 situation, visit its website: https://covid19.who.int/
Since vaccine rollouts started worldwide, many known personalities have shown confidence in the vaccine by getting inoculated against COVID-19. Here are some celebrities who’ve had their jab against the viral disease:
1. Arnold Schwarzenneger
The “Terminator” already had his vaccine against COVID-19 and also encouraged the public to join him and get the vaccine “if you want to live!”
Today was a good day. I have never been happier to wait in a line. If you’re eligible, join me and sign up to get your vaccine. Come with me if you want to live! pic.twitter.com/xJi86qQNcm
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) January 20, 2021
2. Britney Spears
The Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, shared her experience in getting the COVID-19 vaccine and deemed it as a “great success”.
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3. Hugh Jackman
Even Wolverine encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. Hugh Jackman shared in his Instagram post that “Wolverine’s healing ability can’t save me from COVID, but the vaccine can.”
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4. Mariah Carey
The Songbird Supreme and Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey shared this video of her being inoculated against COVID-19 and even belted out a G6.
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5. Patrick Stewart
English actor Patrick Stewart who is best known as Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Xavier in X-men has also received his vaccine at the age of 80.
“How do we say thank you to the health workers and scientists for their sacrifice and service? Receive the vaccine as soon as one can to lessen their load and keep wearing a mask to protect fellow citizens. In my 80th year, I am grateful and hopeful for better days ahead.”
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6. Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner
Singer, Joe Jonas, and actress, Sophie Turner announced that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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7. Samuel Jackson
Veteran actor, Samuel Jackson posted on his Instagram a selfie in getting the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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8. Barbara Streisand
American singer, Barbara Streisand, stated in her post that she and her husband, James Brolin, feel “so much more protected” after getting the second shot of the vaccine.
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9. Ian McKellen
English actor, Ian McKellen who is best known as Gandalf in the movie, Lord of the Rings, has stated that he feels “very lucky” to have received the vaccine and would totally recommend getting one.
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10. Buzz Aldrin
Apollo 11 astronaut, Buzz Aldrin shared in his Twitter account that he received the COVID-19 vaccine in January prior to his 91st birthday.
Received my first Covid-19 vaccine today, a couple of days prior to my 91st birthday.
Special thanks go to two outstanding patriots, Vlad Ghenciu Esq and Brian M Cronin, for their invaluable assistance, and to my organization, Buzz Aldrin Ventures LLC for permanent support. pic.twitter.com/oONTtlIIgd— Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) January 19, 2021
Getting proper COVID-19 immunization along with the compliance with minimum health standards is the only way to stop the spread of the virus. Since the rollout of the vaccines the world over, many people have put their trust in getting the shots in order to help heal the world. While some people experience side effects, experts declare that the protection the vaccine gives against the deadly virus outweighs the downside
