Greece has imposed a vaccination mandate for people 60 and older, as the country's vaccination rate remains below the European Union average and a spike in infections has put sustained pressure on Greek hospitals, reports AP.
Older people failing to get vaccinated will face penalties, starting at a 50 euro ($57) fine in January and followed by a monthly fine of 100 euros ($114) after that.
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said the fines would be collected through the tax office with the money going to help fund state hospitals.
The age factor is important because of its impact on the public health service, Plevris told private Open TV on Sunday.
