You Can Be Jailed If You Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine Says US Attorney

You can be jailed if you refuse Coronavirus vaccine based on a legal precedent which dates back to 1905 says US attorney. States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways. They can limit access to schools or services or jobs if people don’t get vaccinated. They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail.

You Can Be Jailed If You Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine Says US Attorney

As drugmakers race to develop vaccines for treatment of COVID-19 there are several legal question that arise.

What if someone refuses to be vaccinated? Will there be any specific restrictions on people who chose not to get the vaccination? Could you lose your job or be banned from public transport? Will people who refuse to be vaccinated be jailed?

And the answer to all questions is YES.

In an interview given to ABC News, Dov Fox, a law professor and the director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bi...

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