Austria and Germany are planning to take a similar step.
Government Ecuador made vaccination against COVID-19 compulsory for most citizens, explaining the corresponding decision by the increase in the number of infections and the spread of Omicron.
This was announced on Thursday, December 23, according to the BBC.
Noted that all patients with a medical justification will be exempted from vaccination. At the same time, all other residents of the country from five years old and older will have to be vaccinated.
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Health assured that the available doses are sufficient to “immunize the entire population.” It is indicated that 77.2% of the Ecuadorian population is already considered fully vaccinated, and more than 900 thousand people received the first injection.
The department emphasizes that vaccines are a “shield of protection” against the virus, which helps prevent serious diseases. hospitalization and death.
Meanwhile, Austria and Germany are planning to take a similar step.
Earlier in Ecuador, vaccination certificates were approved, the availability of which is necessary to visit public places, including restaurants, cinemas, theaters and shopping centers. The government has also imposed a number of travel restrictions to prevent the spread of Omicron.
