(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 23 - Italy's youth policy minister on Friday came out against making the COVID jab obligatory for Italian school staff.
"Personally I'm not in favour of making vaccination for school staff compulsory, " Fabiana Dadone told Rai3.
"I believe it is more important to push people to get vaccinates with strong campaigns, with strong consciousness-raising initiatives.
"I don't think making it mandatory is a good solution".
Italy's head teachers said earlier this week that all Italian school staff must be vaccinated if hey expect to start in-person teaching a gain after the summer break in September.
Health Undersecretary Andrea Costa said the government is weighing the move. (ANSA).
Youth minister comes out against jab for school staff
Head teachers had called for making vaccination compulsory