Africa Business Radio

Greece has imposed a vaccination mandate for people over age 60, as coverage remains below the European Union average while a recent spike in infections pressures hospitals. Older people failing to get vaccinated will face penalties, starting at a 50-euro fine in January and followed by a monthly fine of 100 euros after that. Health Minister Thanos Plevris says fines would be collected through the tax office with the money to be used to help fund state hospitals. Plevris says the age factor is important because of its impact on the public health service.