Covid‑19 Vaccination Mandates: Where the Rules Are Getting Tightening Around the World
With the Delta variant still turning up his nasty face and vaccine roll‑outs slowing down, governments are tightening the noose. Health workers, frontline staff, and even your favorite nightlife spots are getting a new set of rules that require either a jab or a negative test. Here’s the quick‑look guide to the latest mandates by country.
Australia
Late June, the O’s decided Aussie workers in aged‑care and quarantine hotels must get vaccinated. They even flagged the Paralympians heading to Tokyo – unvaccinated athletes could end up being a health hazard!
United Kingdom
- England: Care home workers will be required to be fully vaccinated by October.
- Nightclubs & clubs: Starting September, you’ll need to show proof of full vaccination if you want to dance the night away.
Canada
On July 20, the Treasury Board Secretariat hinted at a possible vaccine mandate for certain federal government roles. Solid Gold: Canada is still debating.
France
- All health workers must receive the Covid‑19 shot.
- Movie‑goers, train‑takers, and anyone wanting to step into a cinema need a vaccination card or negative test.
- Fines: Instead of the 45,000‑euro slap on the wrist, they’re trimming it down to a maximum of 1,500 euros, with penalties climbing for repeated offenses.
Greece
- From July 12, nursing home staff are out of the woods only if vaccinated.
- From September, all healthcare workers must be vaccinated.
- Bars, cinemas, theatres—only vaccinated patrons can chill inside.
Indonesia
Back in February, the government declared vaccination mandatory, with Jakarta threatening fines up to five million rupiah (about S$468) for refusals.
Italy
March’s decree had health workers, including pharmacists, required to get the shot. A refusal? Expect a salary freeze for the rest of the year.
Hungary
The Prime Minister announced a duty‑to‑vaccinate for healthcare workers as part of the fight to halt the pandemic.
Kazakhstan
Weekly group‑testing or mandatory vaccination is coming for those working in groups over twenty.
Malta
From July 14, visitors can’t enter the country unless they’re fully vaccinated.
Poland
Pending plans from August might make vaccines compulsory for high‑risk groups.
Russia
- From August 15, the Moscow capital aims to vaccinate 60% of service‑sector workers.
- From July 19, the city will no longer require a QR code for entry into cafés, restaurants, or bars.
Saudi Arabia
- May: All public and private workers must get vaccinated before working.
- August 1: Vaccination required for entry into government, private, or educational facilities & for public transport.
- August 9: Saudi citizens need two doses before traveling abroad.
Turkmenistan
On July 7, the Health Ministry announced that everyone aged 18+ must get vaccinated.
United States
- President Biden is poised to announce that all civilian federal workers must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing, plus other safety measures.
- New York: Starting September 6, state employees must be vaccinated or test weekly.
- California: All state workers must get vaccinated from August 2, or test at least weekly.
