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GMB viewers slam ‘irresponsible’ Ingrid Tarrant as she refuses coronavirus vaccine – but still wants to hug
TV personality Ingrid Tarrant was called "irresponsible" by Good Morning Britain viewers today after she revealed she's not having the coronavirus vaccine - but still wants to hug.
From today, people in the UK are once again allowed to hug their family and friends as the government eases coronavirus rules.
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In a debate on whether or not the move is too soon, Ingrid, 66, said it was important to have contact again.
But her stance on vaccines irked many including presenter Adil Ray and studio guest Nick Ede, who think hugs should be limited.
Ingrid said: "I'm very tactile, I think it's very important. It's very primal. It's the first thing we do.
"I have asked. I haven't stolen a hug."
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Having revealed she's not taken up a vaccine yet, the ex-wife of Chris Tarrant reasoned she has never had the flu and boasted of a strong immune system.
But Dr Hilary explained how transmissible the virus was, particularly the Indian variant, and it appeared to take Ingrid by surprise.
When asked if she was worried about catching it, she said: "No. That sounds arrogant, doesn't it? I am clean. I take precautions. The thing is having the vaccination doesn't stop us from getting it or stop us from spreading it."
However, Adil said her statement had been proven to be false.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: "Honestly, Ingrid Tarrant is stressing me out. Wanting to hug when she’s not vaccinated? Wonder how many people will be wanting to hug her?"
Another posted: "Why on Earth do they have people like that lady on? It just validates others to be irresponsible!"
A third said: "She’s not really being sensible wanting to hug everyone without being vaccinated or masked."
Another posted: "Why does Ingrid looked so surprised at how transmissible the virus is ?? Talk about being in denial !!"
Meanwhile yesterday it was reported the AstraZeneca vaccine is 97 per cent effective at dealing with the Indian Covid strain.
The UK has now recorded 1,313 cases of the mutation and Health Secretary Matt Hancock has repeated his plea for people who have not yet been vaccinated to get the jab.
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He said the "vast majority" of people diagnosed with the super-infectious Indian mutation in hotspots Bolton and Blackburn haven't had the vaccine - despite being eligible.
The health secretary said he has a "high degree of confidence" that the jab does work against the new variant, which could be up to 50 per cent more transmissible than the Kent strain.
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A study 3,235 vaccinated healthcare workers in India given the AstraZeneca found that only 85 reported symptoms of Covid and just two required hospital treatment.
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The study by the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi there had been no deaths or admissions to intensive care of those who have been vaccinated,
Early analysis shows that Brits who have received the Covid jab are protected against the Indian variant.
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