For just £1,000, can you receive two vaccination certificates? Premier League vaccinations attract scammers

Source: Global Times

According to the British "Daily Mail" reported on the 25th, Premier League players have become potential buyers of counterfeit new crown vaccination certificates, and the counterfeiters are taking advantage of the psychology of some players who are unwilling to be vaccinated to make profits.

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While Premier League officials have said they are unaware of such fraudulent transactions, four clubs have reported the worrying phenomenon to Sport-Post. Some Premier League players receive messages for just £1,000 and receive two vaccination certificates on their phones, allowing them to pass the test if necessary.

Apparently, these vaccines prove that counterfeiters are good at exploiting the widespread vaccine skepticism in society, while Premier League players who receive such information inform the club team doctor of the situation, and some clubs are now aware of the players' fears about such a scam. While the incident caused panic in the dressing room, it also made people wonder whether the Premier League's current vaccination rate was hydrated, and some related rumors have spread among the players.

Last week, the Premier League just announced the status of vaccination in the league – 68% of players have been vaccinated against COVID-19, of which 81% have completed at least one dose. However, vaccination rates across clubs are uneven, with most of the teams completing two doses and some still not. "We still have some way to go," the Premier League's announcement to clubs said, adding that incentives are needed to encourage everyone to increase vaccination rates.

According to statistics, from a global perspective, the Vaccination Rate in the Premier League is at the bottom - the Vaccination Rate in Serie A is as high as 98%, the Bundesliga is also 94%, and the Major League Soccer League is 95%. Even in the UK, The Premier League vaccination rate lags behind that of rugby and cricket leagues, with 13 Premier League clubs in September having a vaccination rate of less than 50%.