Austria to Impose $4,000 Quarterly Fine on Those Flouting Vaccine Mandate

Austrian Health Minister Wolfgang Mueckstein addresses a press conference in Pertisau, Tyrol, Austria, on Nov. 19, 2021. Johann Groder/EXPA/AFP via Getty Images

Austria’s health minister on Thursday released the details of a government-imposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate that will take into effect early next year.

The new measure will require all persons, starting on Feb. 1, who have a place of residence in Austria and are aged 14 and over to get the shot or face heavy quarterly fines.