Graphic detail | Strictly come jabbing
The impact of vaccine mandates is modest, but potentially crucial
Allowing exceptions sharply reduces mandates’ effectiveness
IN THE 24 hours after France announced that it would require proof of vaccination or a negative covid-19 test to enter many public spaces, 1m people signed up for jabs. Other countries are following suit: Italy imposed a vaccine-or-test policy last week.
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