A canton is proposing massive fines for those who refuse basic vaccinations.
Sankt Gallen says those who don’t get jabbed may have to pay as much as CHF 20,000.
It says federal rules does allow for this, but detractors say that’s only for emergency use.
The protest movement Mass-Voll says this amounts to forced vaccination and violates human rights.
Cantonal authorities argue such measures are necessary to protect public health.
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