Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks.

Puerto Rico is experiencing a heated public health debate over mandatory vaccines and face masks for schoolchildren and legislators. The debate intensified when legislators clashed with medical experts after the House of Representatives announced the mandatory use of face masks following COVID-19 cases reported in the Capitol building. A proposed bill to eliminate vaccine requirements for schoolchildren under 5 has further enflamed the debate, with medical experts arguing for the safety and necessity of vaccines, while others argue for parental rights and exemptions for religious reasons.

February 14, 2024
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