Failed German COVID Vaccine Mandate Means No Further Easing of Curbs: Minister

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BERLIN (Reuters) – The failure of a German draft bill mandating that the elderly be vaccinated against COVID-19 means there will probably be a new wave of infections in autumn and no leeway for further easing of restrictions, Germany’s health minister said on Friday.

“In any case, a wave is to be expected,” Karl Lauterbach told journalists, a day after the lower house of parliament voted against a law compelling people over 60 to get vaccinated.

Lauterbach said he would continue to fight for mandatory vaccinations but that he was very sceptical that it would happen.

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