German lawmakers debate possible vaccine mandate
By DW
31 January 2022 |
8:37 am
Germany's parliament on Wednesday began a debate on a possible wide-ranging coronavirus vaccine mandate, with three main options on the table so far: obligatory vaccinations for all adults, just for everyone 50 and above, or no mandate at all.
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