Many countries have started imposing sanctions and fines on their unvaccinated citizens amid the threat of Omicron, a new variant of Covid in Europe. Germany and Israel are working towards making the vaccination of the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for all citizens. At the same time, Greece is now imposing fines on people who do not get vaccinated in their country. Spain has banned the entry of foreign travelers without vaccination into their country.
The Greek government is making vaccines mandatory for all Greeks over the age of 60. Citizens who do not get vaccinated will have to pay a fine of 100-euro ($113) every month.
The Finnish government has directed the closure of bars and restaurants after 5 pm that refused to use the Covid-19 certificate on their bars and restaurants.
Spain has effectively banned travelers from the UK who have not been fully vaccinated. Spain will only accept a certificate of full vaccination for adult citizens entering its country from 1 December.
Singapore has asked people who have not been vaccinated in their country to pay their medical bills on their own if they have Covid. According to the Health Agency of Singapore, according to an estimate, patients who receive medical help and stay in the ICU may have to pay up to $25,000.
The US has issued an emergency rule requiring large private companies to be vaccinated or routinely tested. The Labor Department said the order would apply to companies with 100 or more employees and set a deadline of January 4.
A company that does not follow this rule can be fined up to $136,000.