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While things are looking quite promising in Japan, some European countries see new record numbers in infections. As of today, Austria imposed a strict lockdown on all unvaccinated people. Currently, about 65% of the population are fully vaccinated. Given the skyrocketing numbers of new infections and Covid-related fatalities, unvaccinated are banned from leaving their homes except for essential activities such as working, grocery shopping, going for a walk or getting vaccinated. The government's aim is twofold: reducing the mounting strain on the health system and encouraging vaccine-sceptics to get their jab finally. In the days leading up to the lockdown, people were queuing up nationwide for their shots.
I am so glad that Japan isn't prone to conspiracy theories, anti-science ideology, and profound misconceptions of personal freedom.
Austria orders nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated
The Austrian government has ordered a nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated people starting at midnight Sunday to combat rising coronavirus infections and deaths. The move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes except for basic activities such as working, grocery...
japantoday.com
I am so glad that Japan isn't prone to conspiracy theories, anti-science ideology, and profound misconceptions of personal freedom.