The marchers were without masks and, despite police demands, did not follow the social distancing rules.
In the Czech Republic, on Sunday, December 12, several thousand people took to the streets of Prague to protest the compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for certain groups, including people over 60.
It is reported by The Associated Press.
It is noted that the participants of the march were without masks and, despite the demands of the police, did not comply with the rules of social distancing. One of the demonstrators was detained.
The protesters, chanting “Freedom!”, Declared a violation of their constitutional rights. They stressed that they are not against voluntary vaccination, but they do not agree with the decision on compulsory vaccination.
Earlier this week, the Czech government issued an order on compulsory vaccination of citizens aged 60 and over, as well as medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and medical students. The decision should take effect in March.
At the same time, the situation may still change, as next week in the Czech Republic will be sworn in by a new coalition government that has already opposed the introduction of a vaccination mandate. Note that in the Czech Republic 60.3% of the population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
