Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko did not exclude that Ukraine is likely to introduce mandatory vaccination against coronavirus.
“I admit,” Liashko replied, answering the host’s question: “Do you admit compulsory vaccination?” on the air of the Freedom of Speech (Svoboda Slova) program on Monday.
The Minister said that currently in Ukraine vaccination is voluntary, but the government does not rule out some changes.
“Today, vaccination is free and voluntary. The question of the possibility of introducing certain categories of professions into the decreed ones is also being considered. This is a contingent that can come to work after a full course of vaccination against certain infectious diseases. Such options are being considered, but we have taken the experience of the EU and the U.S.: when restrictions are introduced, but they do not apply to vaccinated people,” Liashko said. In addition, the Minister allowed the possibility of vaccination among adolescents from 12 years of age.
“We expect and will launch a mass vaccination campaign among adolescents aged 12 and older. It’s time for everything,” he said.
According to him, priority will be given to people over 60, as 82% of all deaths are in this category.
