Spain Defence Chief Resigns For Getting Vaccine Before Allowed
Muhammad Irfan Published January 23, 2021 | 11:00 PM
Madrid, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jan, 2021 ) :Spain's chief of the defence staff resigned on Saturday, the armed forces said, after a row over him getting the coronavirus vaccination despite not being on a priority list.
General Miguel Angel Villarroya's resignation came as a scandal brews over Spanish military and political officials getting early vaccinations supposedly reserved for health workers and people in retirement homes.
"In order to preserve the image of the armed forces, General Villarroya today presented his resignation request to the defence minister," the armed forces said in a statement.
The 63-year-old general was quoted as saying he had "never intended to take advantage of unjustifiable privileges".
His resignation was accepted by Defence Minister Margarita Robles, a source told AFP.
His departure came just a day after the interior ministry sacked a lieutenant-colonel who served as a staff liaison to the civil guard, because an internal report found he had received the shot without being a priority.
The report accuses several other defence staff members of improperly receiving the vaccine, and Robles has warned more resignations could follow.
Politicians have also resigned over receiving the vaccine out of turn, including Manuel Villegas, health advisor for the southeast Murcia region.
But Javier Guerreron, health advisor to the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta, refused to resign, saying he had not violated any protocol.
"I didn't want to be vaccinated," he said, adding that he "doesn't like vaccines".
Spain has been hard-hit by the pandemic, having recorded 55,441 deaths from nearly 2.5 million cases so far.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
12 hours ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
23 hours ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
23 hours ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
2 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
3 days ago -
Kite Flying: From cultural festival to deadly sport
3 days ago
-
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
6 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
7 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
7 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
8 days ago -
Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas
8 days ago -
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
8 days ago