The Duke of Cambridge has warned about ‘rumors and misinformation’ on social media about coronavirus incentives.
Prince William, 38, also urged people to keep taking the Covid-19 vaccination so that ‘younger generations’ will feel ‘it’s really important for them to have it’, as he and Kate Middleton say, 39, spoke via video call to two clinically vulnerable women who have been shielding themselves since March.
His comments came after the Queen encouraged those who were hesitant about vaccination to “ think about other people instead of themselves. ”
Shivali Modha, who has type 2 diabetes, and Fiona Doyle, who has severe asthma, are now both eligible for the vaccine as part of priority group 6, and were preparing for their shots when they spoke to the royals on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), 39, spoke via video on Tuesday with two individuals with long-term health problems who have protected their families for the past year and who are now eligible to receive the Covid19 vaccine
Shivali Modha, who has type 2 diabetes, is eligible for the vaccine as part of priority group 6 and was preparing for their shots when she spoke to the royals. In the photo Shivali Modha (front left), Hiren Modha (front right) and their daughters Shyaama (top left) and Jyoti (top right)
The Cambridges heard how Ms Modha, a mother of two, was worried about the Covid-19 shot after reading things on social media, but has since been reassured by vaccinated family members and medics at the Diabetes UK charity.
Prince William told her, “Catherine and I are in no way medical experts, but if it’s any consolation, we can wholeheartedly support vaccinations. It’s really very important.
‘We’ve talked to a lot of people about it and the recording has been great so far. We need to keep it going so that the younger generations also feel it is very important for them to have it.
So it’s great that Shivali takes you the time to work it out and comes to the conclusion that ‘I have to do this’ because sometimes social media is inundated with a lot of rumors and misinformation, so we have to be a little careful of who we believe and where we get our information from.
‘Especially for those who are also clinically vulnerable, it is so important that those vaccinations are done, so good luck.’
The Royal Family has supported the NHS in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, visited vaccination centers and thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts.
The Duke of Cambridge (pictured, right) urged people to keep taking the Covid-19 vaccination so that the younger generation will feel like it is really important to them to have it
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) also spoke to Fiona Doyle, 37, and her seven-year-old daughter Ciara, who has been sheltering at home in East Finchley, north London since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
Some of the largest health organizations in the UK, including Diabetes UK and Asthma UK, have formed a coalition to promote vaccine uptake among people with long-term health problems.
Ms. Modha, 39, from Barnet in northwest London, was joined during the conversation by her husband Hiren and their daughters Shyaama, 11, and Jyoti, nine.
She replied, ‘I think it’s just the unknown and I think that’s the case for most people. It’s just something that is unknown at the moment. And by the time you’ve had it, it will be A-OK. ‘
Kate said to her, “I hope it’s a huge relief in the end. I know there may be the fear and worry that precedes it, but I hope it will add a little bit of normalcy to your life and confidence for all of you, and as we move on into spring, that would be great. ‘
Mrs. Modha thanked the Duke and Duchess for calling and said to them, “It’s very nice to have you at our house, I wish I could offer you a cup of tea!”
‘Here also!’ Kate laughed.
Fiona said the charity Asthma UK had been a ‘real source of support’ in dealing with her situation. In the photo Fiona Doyle and her daughter Ciara
The Duke and Duchess also spoke to 37-year-old Fiona Doyle and her seven-year-old daughter Ciara, who has been protecting home in East Finchley, north London, since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
She said the charity Asthma UK had been a ‘real source of support’ in dealing with her situation.
Asked by the Duke how she felt about the vaccination, she replied, ‘I can’t wait! I am priority group six, so I hope I can be called up every day now. ‘
Ms. Doyle added: ‘I don’t think I’m trying to see it as a magical cure. I’m not going to lick streetlights or anything right away! ‘
“Did you do that before?” William laughed.
“I’m probably going to do what I normally do,” said Mrs. Doyle. ‘I’ll still wear my mask, I’ll still keep my hand gel, still social distance.
“But it’s nice to know that mentally you have that layer of protection and if you’re unlucky enough to catch it, it won’t be as serious as without being vaccinated.”