St. Gallen proposes 20,000 franc fines for refusing mandatory vaccinations

St. Gallen's new health law proposes fines up to 20,000 Swiss francs for refusing mandatory vaccinations. The law allows the government to mandate vaccinations under the Epidemic Act, with non-compliance punishable by significant fines, potentially leading to lengthy jail time if unable to pay. Critics argue this constitutes mandatory vaccination and violates human rights, while the canton states it's necessary to protect public health.