Italy makes Covid vaccinations compulsory for over-50s
by Angela Giuffrida in Rome from on (#5TPZ4)
Workplace rules also tightened to require health passes for those 50 or over with minimum 600 fines for non-compliance
Italy has made it obligatory for people aged 50 or more to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as the country scrambles to ease pressure on hospitals and reduce deaths amid a dramatic surge in infections.
The measure is among the toughest vaccine mandates in Europe and takes effect immediately. The move was unanimously supported by ministers despite divisions between the parties that make up prime minister Mario Draghi's broad coalition before the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
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