Vaccine Q&A: Do I have a moral obligation to wear a mask or get vaccinated?

Vaccine Q&A: Do I have a moral obligation to wear a mask or get vaccinated?: While there has been much discussion about how effective various public health measures are against COVID-19, there has been less discussion about the moral and ethical issues raised by the pandemic. What are our moral obligations in the face of COVID-19?

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