AFTER much angst between putting the Covid-19 vaccine up for sale and making it available for free, the government finally took the praiseworthy step: the vaccine will be doled out pro deo. Indeed, that is how it should be: the government is responsible for the safety of its citizens and should give out vaccines as mandated by the law proclaiming the protection of the health of the citizenry.

Obviously to make good the worthy intention entails a