Greece will make vaccination mandatory for people over 60

 

Greece said on Tuesday that it would make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for people aged 60. The country will take this drastic step amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Reuters reports.

Authorities said they would impose a 100-euro fine on anyone over the age of 60 who is not vaccinated. The measure will be applied once a month from 16 January onwards.

About 63% of the population in the country, which is home to about 11 million people, is fully vaccinated. Vaccination hours have increased in recent weeks.                                               

   We are focusing our efforts on protecting our senior citizens, and for this reason their vaccination will be mandatory from now on, "said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at a cabinet meeting.

"Greeks over the age of 60 who have not been vaccinated must make an appointment for their first dose by January 16th, otherwise they will face an administrative fine of 100 euros each month."

Greece registered a jump in infections this month, with daily cases reaching record levels.