Greece enforced a mandatory vaccination requirement for population aged 60 and up on Monday, citing the country’s low immunization rate, which is below the European Union average, and a surge in illnesses, which has allegedly put strain on Greek hospitals. Older persons who do not get vaccinated will face fines, which will begin with a fee of 50 euros ($57) in January and increase to a monthly punishment of 100 euros ($114) after that. Two-thirds of Greece’s 10.7 million people are completely vaccinated, compared to little over 70% in the EU. However, COVID- Following the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant, 19 deaths and daily hospitalizations have climbed, however demand on ICU capacity has been alleviated marginally. The fines will be collected through the tax office, with the money going to help fund state hospitals, according to Health Minister Thanos Plevris. … Continue reading Greece Imposing Monthly Fine for Unvaccinated Citizens 60 and Up.