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Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60

Headline from Independent Tribune, on the newest of 2 developments

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. This country plans to fine older residents who don't get vaccinated against COVID-19

    Headline from WHAS Louisville ·

  2. Newest

    Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60

    Headline from Independent Tribune ·

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  1. WHAS Louisville

    This country plans to fine older residents who don't get vaccinated against COVID-19 (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    Roughly a quarter of Greece's adult population remains unvaccinated and ICU occupancy is near capacity nationwide.

  2. Tucson

    Greece mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for residents over 60 (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Residents in Greece over 60 years old will have to undergo mandatory vaccinations against coronavirus or face monthly 100-euro ($114) fines beginning next year, the prime

  3. New York Times

    Greece makes vaccines mandatory for people 60 or older, with fines for not complying. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    It is the latest European nation to announce restrictions on the unvaccinated, as the country tries to stem a surge.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Greece to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for over-60s (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Residents in Greece over age 60 will be fined 100 euros (more than $110) a month if they fail to get vaccinated against the

  5. Independent Tribune

    Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60 (opens Independent Tribune)

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    Independent Tribune's feed description

    ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence

  6. Omaha World-Herald

    Live updates: Greek lawmakers OK vaccine mandate for elderly (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Here’s what you need to know today about the coronavirus pandemic

  7. Truth Orfiction

    ‘In Greece, If You Are Over 60 and Not Vaccinated, You Will Be... (opens Truth Orfiction)

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    Truth Orfiction's feed description

    A popular meme claimed that citizens of Greece older than 60 who hadn't received a COVID-19 vaccine would be fined €100 a month as of January 16 2022.

  8. Gopusa

    Tyranny? Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60 (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence of the omicron variant.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Greece: Mixed reactions to vaccine mandate for people over 60 | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Greek government has announced a monthly fine for citizens aged over 60 who refuse to get a vaccine. Observers question whether the measure will achieve a higher vaccination rate.

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