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Two-thirds of people in Germany are willing to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, according to a survey.
About 32 percent of those surveyed said they wanted to get the vaccine as soon as possible, according to the YouGov survey commissioned by dpa.
Another 33 percent said they were willing to get vaccinated, but wanted to wait and see how it affected people. About 19% did not want to receive the vaccine, while 16% remain undecided.
More than half of those surveyed (57 percent) said they were concerned about the possible side effects of the vaccine, and only a third said they were not concerned.
Germany plans to start vaccinating people on December 27, giving priority to people 80 and older, and those who live and work in nursing homes. Health personnel at risk of infection, including those working in emergency rooms and intensive care units, should also be given priority.
The survey found that older people were more eager to get vaccinated, with 71 percent of those 55 and older willing compared to 54 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 24.
Political opinions also shaped people’s preferences. Half of voters for the far-right Alternative for Germany party (51 percent) were willing to get vaccinated, well below average. Green Party voters were the most enthusiastic, with 82 percent happy to be vaccinated.
Some 2,035 people were surveyed for the survey that was conducted between December 21 and 23.
— GNA
