The Rostock epidemiologist Emil Reisinger has spoken out in favor of new statutory vaccination regulations for employees in "sensitive areas" in view of corona outbreaks in old people's and nursing homes in MV.
"Nursing homes or emergency rooms in hospitals are such areas, for the employees there should be vaccinated," said Reisinger on Thursday the German press agency.
Bad Doberan - He wasn't talking about forced vaccinations.
Because the owners of a clinic or a care facility should decide where to deploy the employees.
Employers could also watch out for vaccinations when hiring new employees.
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The background is that outbreaks like the current ones in a Bad Doberan facility can only be prevented by consistent vaccination and wearing masks.
Third-party vaccinations for the particularly vulnerable population groups should also be carried out quickly.
Reisinger also missed loud statements from patients or residents in nursing homes.
They should say: “Those who care for and touch me must be vaccinated.” If the employer has no right to enforce vaccinations, then patients should be allowed to demand it.
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