Austrian Parliament voted for European Union's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate on Thursday, making it compulsory for Austrian residents over the age of 18 to get the shot.
Austria's parliament on Thursday is expected to approve making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so.
Austria said Thursday it would try to entice COVID-19 vaccine holdouts with a prize lottery, a move to sweeten perspectives around the shots before parliament approves a national vaccine mandate.
Austria's vaccine mandate for adults passed easily with only far-right politicians protesting. Meanwhile, Germany reported another record high in daily infection rates. DW has the latest.
Austria's parliament on Thursday approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so despite a wave of protests opposing the measu…
Austria's parliament on Thursday approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so despite a wave of protests opposing the measu…
Austria's parliament voted Thursday to introduce a covid-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe, with maximum potential fines of up to $4,000 for people who don't comply after a series of reminders.
Austria's parliament has passed a new law making coronavirus vaccination mandatory for adults. It's the first European country to approve such a wide-reaching measure. People who refuse the jab could soon face hefty fines.
Officials say the mandate is necessary because vaccination rates remain too low in the small Alpine country. They say it will ensure that Austria’s hospitals are not overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
