The Austrian National Council (lower house of parliament) has supported a law introducing mandatory coronavirus vaccination for the entire population from February 2022, transmits TV channel Orf.
The majority of deputies voted for the adoption. For the law to come into force, it must be approved by the Bundesrat (the upper house of parliament). The vote on this issue will take place on February 3.
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If the bill is passed, Austria will become the first EU country to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for all persons over 18 years of age permanently or temporarily residing in its territory. For lack of vaccination, they are provided with a fine of up to 3.6 thousand euros. Unvaccinated will not be fined until mid-March.
Those who have been ill with coronavirus, pregnant women and persons who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons are exempted from mandatory vaccination. The requirement will not apply to them for six months.
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