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Omicron: These countries are slapping the unvaccinated with fines and bans

Here are some of the measures against the unvaccinated deployed by governments around the world

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In the battle against the coronavirus, the unvaccinated are being increasingly targeted.
 
Germany and Israel are moving closer to making Covid-19 vaccine shots compulsory, Greece is introducing fines and Spain is banning some unvaccinated travelers. Despite protests, making life harder for those who don’t want a shot is a tactic increasingly favored by governments, spooked by the spread of the omicron variant. 

Here are some of the measures against the unvaccinated deployed by governments around the world. 

Greek Fines
 
The government is making vaccines mandatory for all Greeks above 60 years of age. From next month, refuseniks will pay a

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