More than a third of employees in the service sector in St. Petersburg refused to be vaccinated

Almost a third (29%) of service workers in St. Petersburg will only agree to be vaccinated against CORONAVIRUS under the threat of being fired or being unable to find a job. Such a conclusion was made by analysts of the SuperJob service, having interviewed 1.6 thousand people over the age of 18. According to the results of the survey, it turned out that only 16% of respondents agree to voluntarily be vaccinated, and 35% are not ready for vaccination under any circumstances - even if the lack of vaccination threatens to lose their jobs.

In St. Petersburg, resistance to vaccination is stronger than in Moscow, the authors of the study said, comparing the figures obtained with data from a similar survey in the capital. In Moscow, for example, the share of those ready for voluntary vaccination was 22%. The same number are ready to vaccinate under the threat of dismissal.

During the survey, it turned out that in St. Petersburg, not only service workers, but also representatives of other industries are wary of vaccination. The decision of the city authorities on mandatory vaccination in the service sector, transport and government institutions today is approved by only 34% of city residents. At the same time, 45% of respondents oppose mandatory vaccination. Every fifth (21%) found it difficult to unequivocally evaluate Smolny's decision.

Recall that, according to the order of Smolny, from October 1, 2021, entrepreneurs working in the service sector (including swimming pools, fitness centers, cinemas, catering, hairdressers, delivery services and baths) will be able to work only if 80% of employees are fully vaccinated. The only exceptions are those who have already had covid-19 in the last six months.

From October 15, 2021, a similar requirement will apply to travel companies, hotels, retailers, passenger transportation, education, medicine and social services.