Austria, no vax repeat offenders risk up to 7,200 euros fine

(ANSA) - BOLZANO, NOVEMBER 30 - In Austria the first February will require vaccination and the unshakable no vaxes could risk a 3,600 euro fine which could even be doubled in case of non-compliance.

This is foreseen by a rough draft of the government which today is examining the bill for the introduction of the vaccination obligation.

A measure, according to health minister Wolfgang Mueckstein, "without alternatives" given the low rate (about 70%) of vaccinated people.

The obligation should exclude elementary school children.

EU affairs minister Karolina Edstadler specified that the amount of the fine has not yet been fixed.

(HANDLE).