Italy introduces mandatory vaccination for people over 50 – Lauterbach wants further contact restrictions

Italy’s government has a coronavirus due to the pandemicCompulsory vaccination for people over 50 introduced. “We are stepping in, especially in the age groups that are more at risk of hospitalization, to take the pressure off the clinics,” said Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Wednesday evening. From February 15, the 2G rule at work will also apply to those over 50. This means that they must have been shown to have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the disease in order to be able to go to work.

“The measures are intended to maintain the good functioning of the hospitals and at the same time keep schools and businesses open,” said Draghi, justifying the measures. The compulsory vaccination has also been extended to university staff. It was already used in schools. The regulations come into force when they appear in the Official Journal. When that would be was initially unclear.

The 3G rule applies to body-hugging services, such as the hairdresser’s. So you need at least a negative corona test. This restriction also applies to access to government offices, the post office, banks and shops. Shops for daily needs and pharmacies are excluded.

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