A sharp upturn in infections due to the Delta variant and a slowdown in vaccinations have pushed governments to make Covid shots mandatory for health workers, other high-risk groups or dining out.
A growing number of countries are also making shots compulsory for public servants or travellers. In some of the strictest measures in the world, Italy will require a Covid health pass from all workers.
Here are some countries' vaccine mandates: Italy The Italian government made it obligatory for all workers either to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery from infection.
The new rules will come into force on 15 October. Any worker who fails to present a valid health certificate will be suspended without pay, but cannot be