Minister says Covid pass mandate introduced to avoid lockdown

Ljubljana, 7 October - Health Minister Janez Poklukar said on Thursday that the introduction of the Covid pass mandate had been the only alternative to another lockdown. The recovered-tested-vaccinated (PCT) rule meant the difference between life and death of more than 1,000 people, he said, calling for unity, tolerance and vaccination.

Ljubljana Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks at a press conference.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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