As most of you have heard, Novak Djokovic was recently deported
from Australia for not being vaccinated. He has won the last 3 Aus Opens and has a record 9 Aus Open titles—but will not be defending his title this year. Being deported from Aus carries a possible 3 year ban.
This is unfortunate news for the tennis fans around the world. Why did the Aus Gov make a big spectacle out of Novak? After talking with some of my close contacts in Melbourne they told me that the Aus Gov didn't want to let him in unvaccinated, because it would promote anti-vaxxers. While I respect a Country for protecting their citizens with a strong secure border, why are they ignoring natural immunity? Novak already had Covid19 a year ago and is naturally immune.
Did you know that the CDC is NOT keeping track of unvaccinated people who have survived Covid19, and now are naturally immunized to see if they are spreading the disease? Wouldn't you want to know that? I certainly do. Pushing an emergency use vaccine may be good for some people, but not all. I support Novak for not wanting to get the Jab. He knows what is good for his body and is not a health hazard to other people.
Back in November Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tested positive for Covid19. Then the world found out that he was unvaccinated. He had to be quarantined for 5 days and missed the KC game. He is back now playing NFL football traveling with the team unvaccinated, but naturally immunized. NBA star Kyrie Irving is also unvaccinated and is playing in road games for his team. The state of NY will not allow him to play at home, however they will allow unvaccinated visiting team players play in NY.
Are you confused? I am! It seems States, Countries are all over the place on how to deal with Covid19 and all of its variants. Let's face it. The cat is out of the bag! We'll have to live with this just like the common cold. Why is getting vaccinated the only solution? The double dose vaccine is only FDA approved for emergency uses and should be for the people who desperately need it.
Now that Djokovic has been deported, he remains at 20 Grand Slams tied with Nadal and Federer. The Big 3 have dominated tennis for the last 18 years. Rafa Nadal and especially Roger Federer are in the twilight of their careers. Djokovic still has time to get #21, however the Aussie's will not get to see that live in Melbourne.
I feel that each individual and their doctor should decide what is best for them—NOT Big Pharma. Next Slam for Novak is to defend the French Open, but if the King of Clay is healthy, that will be a tall order.