People with disabilities hit hard by COVID
By DW
15 February 2022 |
10:26 am
While some people protest against COVID-19 restrictions, others live in fear of the disease. Among them is science journalist Lars Fischer. His disability means vaccines don't work for him. But he's still trying to make the best of the pandemic.
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