Austria will begin fining people who have not been inoculated against the Coronavirus EUR3,600, once mandatory vaccination comes into effect in February of 2022.
The fines are the government’s latest attempt to boost the vaccination drive in Austria, as a spike in cases drove the country back into lockdown.
Authorities say they will first offer appointments for people who haven’t been vaccinated, followed by penalties if the offer is rejected.
This would make Austria the first western European country to mandate Covid-19 shots.
With a vaccination rate of 66%, the country continues to be one of the region’s least vaccinated countries, and hardest-hit by the latest wave of the virus.
People who refuse to take booster shots will also be fined up to EUR1,500 once mandatory vaccinations kick in next year, according to Bloomberg.
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