A break back with his parents, who look after him around the clock over suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

He can only move his fingers and has to receive mechanical ventilation, which means a covered 19 infection would be incredibly difficult for the family to deal with.

Last month, Benny made a desperate appeal to the country's health minister, Jens Spahn.

Toe access the vaccine.

Minister Spahn, please understand People who suffer from the most severe illnesses are also part of this.

Bennie and his parents were finally able to receive their first vaccine dose on January 7 after the state premier intervened.

Germany changed its recommendations earlier this month to include vulnerable people with serious health conditions among those to be given top priority for vaccinations.