(ANSAmed) - STRASBOURG, JAN 27 - The parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe called on the parliaments of its member states to discuss the introduction of a vaccination mandate for all citizens, except for those who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons and minors, until the full safety and efficacy of the vaccines intended for them is guaranteed.
    The request is contained in the report on Covid approved Thursday by a very large majority, with 86 votes in favour, 13 against and 10 blank ballots.
    The proposal to recommend that governments consider the use of vaccination passes and certificates to access non-essential services was rejected.
    Most MPs voted for an amendment specifying that "vaccination certificates should only be used to monitor the effectiveness of vaccines and their potential adverse effects." Approved measures included instructing authorities to "consider introducing a requirement that FFP2-type masks be worn on public transport, in crowded places and in schools" in order to reduce the rate of Covid infections, as well as calling on governments to "prioritise the search for cures for those suffering long-term from the negative effects of Covid, and to urgently prepare the necessary resources to do so".(ANSAmed).