PRESS RELEASE NO. 38/2021 Joint Appeal from the “Future of Industry” Alliance: Get vaccinated!

About 61 percent of Germans are now fully vaccinated, and over 65 percent have received at least their first dose. According to scientific experts, Germany needs a vaccination rate of at least 85 percent to achieve so-called herd immunity. Germany is currently far from that goal.

The 17 partners—comprising labor unions, business and employer associations, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)—who have joined forces in the “Future of Industry” Alliance to champion the future of Germany as an industrial hub and its workforce, agree that only a high vaccination rate can enable a return to normalcy.

The “Future of Industry” alliance jointly appeals to industrial workers: “Take advantage of vaccination offers! Every vaccination counts! Only with a high vaccination rate can we accelerate the return to normalcy in workplaces and society.”

Industrial companies are committed to fulfilling their responsibilities. Many companies offer a wide range of vaccination and testing options. Not all companies are able to provide these services. But where available, this opportunity should be taken advantage of. The goal must be to make it as easy as possible for people to participate in vaccination programs. This also involves finding and utilizing creative solutions.

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