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Germany to require COVID vaccines for health care workers

Starting in March, Germany will require COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers. Unvaccinated staff could be banned from work or even get fired. DW spoke with a nurse who works in a COVID ward, but says she won't get vaccinated — whatever the risk.

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