Djokovic exemption a slap in the face, doctors say
Ayesha de KretserSenior reporter
The decision to grant world No. 1 men’s tennis player Novak Djokovic a medical exemption from being vaccinated is a “slap in the face” for overworked healthcare professionals, doctors say.
Tennis Australia and the Victorian government said Djokovic passed through a rigorous process to get an exemption from vaccination requirements to compete in the Australian Open this month.
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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
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