Several countries have taken measures against non-vaccination implemented by governments around the world.
In the fight against coronavirus, unvaccinated animals are increasingly being targeted.
Germany and Israel are moving closer to making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory, Greece is imposing fines, and Spain is banning some unvaccinated travelers. Despite opposition, taking the lives of those who don’t want to be shot is a tactic increasingly favored by governments, appalled by the spread of the ‘Omicron’ variant.
Below are some of the anti-vaccination measures taken by governments around the world.
Greek fines
The government is making the vaccine mandatory for all Greeks over the age of 60. From next month, those who refuse will pay a fine of 100 euros ($113) a month if they don’t get their shots, with the money going towards hospital services. In Greece, only 60,000 out of 580,000 people over the age of 60 had not been vaccinated in November.
Austria’s strike
The country with the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe will remain in lockdown until mid-December. Prime Minister Alexander Schallenberg has announced then that restrictions on people who are vaccinated or who have recently been vaccinated will be lifted. recovered from the virus. Lockdowns for unvaccinated people will likely persist, although they may still test negative. Officials are also planning to make vaccines mandatory from February, with fines of up to 7,200 euros ($8,151).
Finnish bars
Bars and restaurants in Finland that refuse to use Covid certificates will no longer serve alcohol after 5pm in the latest government effort. Health authorities in the northern town of Kajaani have handed out a thousand plastic buckets to entice people to get vaccinated, joking that Finns will line up for anything to get one as a gift. free bucket.
Spain’s travel ban
Spain has effectively banned unvaccinated travelers from the UK. From December 1, it will only accept proof of immunization for entering adults. The UK government advice also says that certificates of recovery from Covid are also not accepted by the Spanish authorities.
Hungary’s Crackdown
The government in Budapest allows employers to make it mandatory to vaccinate employees in an effort to motivate people to get vaccinated. Anyone who is not working can take unpaid leave.
Cash of Slovakia
Slovak Finance Minister Igor Matovic wants to give a voucher worth 500 euros to all people over 60 who are vaccinated, including those who have already been vaccinated. The vouchers, which can be used in restaurants and hotels, are opposed by some forces in the government, but Matovic hopes to pass with the support of some opposition lawmakers in parliament. .
Singapore medical bills
In Singapore, people who choose not to inject drugs will now have to pay their own medical bills if they get Covid. According to the Ministry of Health’s average estimate, patients receiving treatment and staying in the intensive care unit could expect to pay around S$25,000 ($18,460).
A customer purchases a COVID-19 self-test kit in Singapore.
Certificate of Lithuania
Many countries in Europe require a vaccination certificate to enter bars and restaurants, but Lithuania has gone a step further. Citizens over 16 years old must provide a certificate of Covid immunity to enter any restaurant or cafe, shopping mall, cinema, beauty salon or any other indoor public facility or event . The rule will be tightened further from the end of December and will apply to everyone over the age of 12.
The government is also paying 100 euros for those over 75 who get a booster shot before March 31.
United States Mandate
The administration of US President Joe Biden has issued an emergency regulation forcing large private employers to vaccinate or get tested regularly. The Labor Department said the mandate would apply to companies with 100 or more employees and set a deadline of January 4. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to $136,000.
According to an October survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 5% of unvaccinated workers left their jobs when their employers required vaccinations.
US President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, D.C. on November 3.
Teachers of Ukraine
In Ukraine, teachers and government officials who are not fully vaccinated have been placed on unpaid leave. Restaurants, shopping malls and fitness centers are only allowed to operate if 100% of their employees have been vaccinated. Public transportation nationwide is only for people who have been vaccinated.
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