"On July 17, an expanded meeting of the republican special commission on combating coronavirus took place, during which a decision was made to introduce compulsory vaccination for a number of citizens over 18 years old," RIA Novosti reports the message of the headquarters under the government of the republic.

According to the headquarters, mandatory vaccination is introduced for employees of trade and service facilities, banks, cultural and entertainment institutions and recreation areas, for the military and law enforcement officers, and catering workers.

These categories should receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 1, the second by October 1, and the third by November 1.

Earlier, the Prime Minister of Greece announced the compulsory vaccination for a number of citizens.