In Germany, the infection with the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and Chancellor Merkel announced a policy to tighten restrictions on unvaccinated people and to make vaccination mandatory in February next year. ..
In Germany, the number of new infections of the new coronavirus per day exceeded 76,000 at the end of last month, which is the highest level ever, and the number of deaths has exceeded 400 on some days.
In addition, multiple infections with a new mutant virus, the Omicron strain, have been confirmed in Germany.
In response to this situation, Chancellor Merkel will hold a press conference on the 2nd to limit the people who can use retail stores and restaurants except supermarkets to those who have finished vaccination and those who have recovered after infection. Announced that the measures will be implemented nationwide.
In addition, after deliberation in the federal parliament, he announced that he would aim to make vaccination mandatory in February next year.
In Germany, some people are reluctant to get vaccinated, and the pace of vaccination is sluggish, and the percentage of people who have finished vaccination as of 2 days is 68.7%.
Chancellor Merkel pointed out that the tightness of the medical system is becoming more serious, and said, "In such a situation, it is actually necessary to make vaccination mandatory," and asked for understanding.
Regarding the mandatory vaccination, neighboring Austria is also planning to implement it from February next year.