Germany considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate as case count climbs

Source: The Hill | March 17, 2022 | Maureen Breslin

German lawmakers are considering a potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid the country’s latest surge of the virus, The Associated Press reported.

A final decision on the vaccine mandate in Germany is not expected for weeks to come, but thus far the measure has garnered opposition. Opponents have suggested that the vaccine should be mandatory for people over the age of 50, while others are opposed to the mandate as a whole, according to AP.  

The country has seen a surge in cases in recent weeks. Some 294,931 cases have been reported in Germany in the last 24 hours, according to the country’s disease control agency, the news outlet notes.

However, German officials have pushed for an end to coronavirus-related restrictions and currently, they are set to expire at the end of this week. 

After Sunday, the federal government will allow states to make their own decisions on COVID-19 mitigation measures, according to the wire service.

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