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.
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