According to the analysis, compulsory vaccination in Slovakia can be introduced: Heger revealed when this could happen! – NEW TIME

Slovakia is currently in a rising wave of omicrons and is expected to show up in hospitals. This was stated by Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OĽANO) before the government meeting. According to the analysis of the Ministries of Justice and Health in Slovakia, compulsory vaccination can be introduced.

He argues that compulsory vaccination for COVID-19 is a legitimate state tool to protect public health. “The analysis makes it clear that the vaccines used against COVID-19 are safe, prevent the spread of the disease, reduce the risk of hospitalization and also the risk of subsequent death. The benefits of vaccination are demonstrable, “the prime minister said.

Based on the analysis, mandatory vaccination could be introduced in Slovakia in four ways. The decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic or the decree of hygienists could be amended. The law on the protection of public health could also be amended. The fourth way is the adoption of a separate law on the introduction of compulsory vaccination, Heger said.

He noted that he started to deal with compulsory vaccination at a time when the delta variant was “strong” in Slovakia and hospitals were filled with people aged 60+. Slovakia does not yet have sufficient data in connection with the filling of hospitals with the omicron variant. “That’s why it’s important that we wait for this wave to end,” the Prime Minister remarked. He points out that omicron is spreading rapidly and that those who are not vaccinated have a 25 percent lower risk of hospitalization. According to the Prime Minister, monitoring and evaluation of data in connection with the omicron will be important.

Heger declared that the government would publish an analysis of mandatory vaccinations. Pursuant to the approved government resolution, it was to address the possibility of introducing compulsory vaccination against COVID-19 and the possibility of limiting reimbursement from public health insurance for health care provided to a person who decided not to be vaccinated voluntarily.