But he says that for him "there are many doubts both about the nature of the virus and about the vaccine." He also regrets negative stereotypes attributed to people that object to Covid vaccines. "I ask all those who have been vaccinated to encourage their friends, acquaintances and family members to also get vaccinated," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, shortly after new measures were announced in that country. "This is not only a protection for us, but also for others who cannot be vaccinated - children or people with previous illnesses." 'Blackmail' and 'dictatorship'ĭe Matteo, and many others who are also concerned about encroachment on civil liberties, recognizes the need to protect the health of the community. In Australia, some states in lockdown are allowing only vaccinated people back to work and have said restrictions will be lifted only when a majority of people are immunized.Ī large number of European countries now require travelers to show they are fully vaccinated, provide proof of a negative Covid test, or show that they have recovered from a recent infection. In China, some local governments have reportedly said students will not be allowed back to school in September unless their entire family is fully vaccinated. are among European countries mandating vaccinations for health professionals or home care staff.
Read more: Herd immunity from Covid is ‘mythical’ with the delta variant, experts sayįrance, Greece and the U.K. On Monday, the Pentagon said it plans to make Covid vaccination mandatory for military service members no later than mid-September.
Meanwhile, workers in health care facilities in California will be required to provide proof that they've been fully vaccinated against Covid from October. But some states are moving toward more restrictions for unvaccinated people.Ĭovid vaccinations are now mandatory for New York City's municipal workers, and from mid-September proof of inoculation will be required from employees and customers of indoor eateries, gyms and entertainment centers.
has ruled out making Covid vaccination mandatory, rejecting the concept of vaccination passports back in April due to concerns over privacy and citizens' rights. Despite protests among groups against such moves, the freedom to travel, work, socialize and engage in leisure activities is increasingly determined by our Covid vaccination status.
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