The Canadian province of Quebec is to charge a health tax to residents who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Quebec, which has seen the highest number of COVID-related deaths in Canada, is currently struggling with a surge in cases.
The premier on Tuesday announced that it would be the first in the nation to financially penalise the unvaccinated.
Only about 15% of Quebec residents are not vaccinated, but they make up about half of all hospital cases.
Premier Francois Legault said during a news conference that people who have not received their first dose of the vaccine will have to pay a contribution.
The fee has not yet been decided, but Mr. Legault says it will be significant.
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