A recent poll by various Belgian media has shown significant regional differences in people's willingness to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
The people of Brussels are less eager to get the coronavirus vaccine, according to the poll, with a mere 28% percent of respondents wanting a vaccine as soon as it becomes available, compared to 29% in Wallonia and nearly 50% in Flanders.
The percentage of people totally opposing a vaccine is also higher in Brussels and Wallonia (20%) than in Flanders (10%).
In total, around 14% of Belgians are strongly opposed to a vaccine.
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Jason Spinks
The Brussels Times
