The National Council of Austria adopted the law on mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 from February 1
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The National Council of Austria (the lower house of parliament) on January 29 voted in support of the bill on the introduction of mandatory vaccination against coronavirus, RIA Novosti reports.
The introduction of the law required a simple majority of deputies of the two ruling parties, but the initiative was supported by an overwhelming majority. It was adopted in the third reading.
The European country has introduced a law on mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 from February 1, 2022. It will be valid for all persons over the age of 18 registered in Austria. Until March 15, people who have already been vaccinated should be vaccinated against coronavirus. The corresponding notifications are planned to be sent to citizens by mail.
From March 15, compliance with the law will be monitored: for the lack of vaccination from COVID-19, citizens face a fine of up to 600 euros. At the same time, the maximum amount of payment can reach 3.6 thousand euros.
Persons under the age of 18, pregnant women and citizens for whom vaccination may pose a health risk do not need to be vaccinated. People who have had the disease can also refuse to be vaccinated within 180 days from the moment they received a positive result of a PCR test for COVID-19.
Together with the law on mandatory vaccination, the deputies also considered the lottery initiative: from March 15, every tenth participant of the campaign will have the opportunity to win a coupon for 500 euros for each vaccination received.
Austria’s plans to introduce mandatory vaccination against coronavirus became known on January 11. The country’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer reported that after a number of improvements, the initiative will be presented in the final version.
