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03.02.2022 - 11:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vernon Kay has come under fire as he returned to This Morning.
The Bolton TV presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday alongside Rochelle Humes.
The pair were filling in for Holly Willoughby, who has been away filming a new BBC show, and Phillip Schofield, who has been forced into isolation following a positive Covid test.
On the show, Vernon and Rochelle spoke to Louise Akester, a former carer who worked in the care sector for 14 years before losing her job after refusing to have the coronavirus jab.
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Back in November, Louise broke down in tears when completing her final shift after having her contract terminated due to government requirements.
From November 11, 2021, all care workers in adult care homes who did not have medical exemptions had to be double vaccinated against Covid-19.
"That was the hardest day of my life. It really took its toll on me emotionally. It was a sad day," Louise told Vernon and Rochelle.
She said she refused the vaccine as she didn't 'trust' it as it was 'so new'.
She added: "I also took an antibody test that came back saying I had the antibodies.
"So my argument was, if I have these antibodies and if I am testing every day, wearing my PPE, following all the infection controls, how am I putting anybody at risk?
"I didn’t see myself as a bigger threat. I was still doing everything in my power to help those vulnerable people."
The This Morning hosts were sympathetic towards Louise as she broke down.
"It's killing me seeing you cry. We genuinely give you a massive hug," Veron said.
The presenter said that in his opinion, Louise’s story ‘spoke to their hearts’, hailing her
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