In Austria, the law on compulsory vaccination for all citizens over the age of 18 comes into force in February, reports PULS 24.

At the first stage, there will be no fine for refusing vaccination. From March 15, everyone who has not been vaccinated will pay a fine ranging from 600 to 3600 Euros. No jail time for refusing to vaccinate.

From April, citizens will be fined for non-compliance with vaccination deadlines.

Mandatory vaccination requirement will be in effect until January 31, 2024.

Children under 14 years of age, pregnant women, people with contraindications to vaccination and people who have been ill with cod no later than 180 days are exempted from compulsory vaccination..

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Earlier, the WHO Regional Office for Europe said that countries on the continent should consider introducing mandatory vaccination against coronavirus.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the authorities have decided to introduce mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for Greeks over 60 years old. All Greeks aged 60+ must receive the first dose of the vaccine by January 16, otherwise they will have to pay a monthly administrative fine of 100 euros.

In Italy, mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for certain professions came into force on December 15.