German Soccer League Reports High Vaccination Rate Among Players and Staff

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The German soccer league (DFL) has disclosed that over 90% of players, coaches, and staff from the 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and second division have received vaccines against the coronavirus. The DFL's latest update on vaccination rates among league members comes as a debate continues in Germany surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly in the context of Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich's public reluctance to get vaccinated. The governing body emphasizes the importance of vaccinations in the fight against the coronavirus and recommends vaccination for all involved in match operations. Despite the high vaccination rate among league members, some German clubs continue to enforce strict COVID-19 protocols, adhering to the 3G rule, which requires fans to be vaccinated, have recovered from the disease, or have a negative test result.

Key Takeaways:

  • More than 90% of players, coaches, and staff from 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and second division have received COVID-19 vaccines, as reported by the German soccer league (DFL).
  • The DFL emphasizes the importance of vaccinations in the fight against the coronavirus and recommends vaccination for all involved in match operations.
  • The governing body notes that a debate is taking place regarding COVID-19 vaccination, citing concerns expressed by Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich.
  • Some German clubs enforce the 3G rule, requiring fans to be vaccinated, have recovered from the disease, or have a negative test result to attend games.
  • The DFL states that such a requirement could contravene players' rights and emphasizes that there are no statutory provisions for employers to obligate their employees to be vaccinated.

Statistics:

  • Over 90% of players, coaches, and staff from 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and second division have received COVID-19 vaccines.
  • 36 clubs are represented in the Bundesliga and second divisions.
  • 3G rule: 90% of vaccinated, have recovered, or have a negative test result required for fan attendance at games.
  • 10% of players, coaches, and staff have not received COVID-19 vaccines.

Sources:

  • German soccer league (DFL)
  • AP news wire
  • Ciarán Fahey on Twitter