With a view toward staying open and protecting people from a new increase in COVID-19 infections, the Vatican mandated Dec. 23 that all employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or show proof of having recovered from it.
Vatican mandates vaccination for most employees
In new measures, pope places 40-euro cap on personal gifts
A new law also prohibits all Vatican employees from accepting or soliciting “gifts, presents or other benefits with a value greater than 40 euros ($48).”
Getting COVID-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations
The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have “proven health reasons” not to, according to a new Vatican decree.
Vatican workers who meet public tested for COVID-19 antibodies
Vatican police, Swiss Guard, Vatican Museum staff and the Vatican’s warehouses and shops are being tested for the antibodies for COVID-19.