Comedian urges fans to get vaccinated
Chris Rock, the famous comedian and actor, has revealed that he has been hospitalized after contracting Covid-19. The 56-year-old star shared the news on his Twitter account on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He wrote: “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated.”1
Rock did not disclose any details about his condition or how he contracted the virus. His representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, he previously said that he had received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which requires only one dose, in May this year.2
Breakthrough cases are rare but possible
Rock is one of the many celebrities who have tested positive for Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated. These are known as breakthrough cases, and they are rare but possible. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of September 14, 2021, more than 178 million people in the US have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Of those, only 14,115 (0.008%) have been hospitalized or died due to Covid-19.
The CDC also states that the vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness and death from Covid-19, especially from the Delta variant, which is currently the dominant strain in the US. People who are not vaccinated are 11 times more likely to die of Covid-19 and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with Covid-19 than those who are fully vaccinated.
Rock’s comedy career and activism
Rock is best known for his stand-up comedy and his roles in movies such as Down to Earth, Head of State, The Longest Yard, Madagascar, Grown Ups, and Top Five. He also created, wrote, and narrated the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, which was based on his early life. He has won four Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards for his comedy work.
Rock has also been vocal about social issues such as racism, police brutality, and gun violence. He hosted the Academy Awards twice, in 2005 and in 2016, and used his platform to address these topics with humor and honesty. He has also supported various causes and charities, such as Comic Relief, Feeding America, Red Nose Day, and Black Lives Matter.
Rock’s message to his fans and followers
Rock’s announcement of his Covid-19 diagnosis has received a lot of attention and support from his fans and fellow celebrities. Many have wished him a speedy recovery and thanked him for encouraging vaccination. Some have also expressed their admiration for his courage and humor in facing this challenge.
Rock’s message to his fans and followers is clear: Covid-19 is not a joke, and vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from this deadly disease. He wants everyone to take this seriously and do their part to end this pandemic. As he said in his tweet: “Trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated.”
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