A man allegedly attacked two health workers in Germany on Saturday after asking for a vaccination card despite refusing to fire a COVID-19, according to the German dpa press association, The Associated Press.
During a vaccination event in Gera, Germany, a man addressed health workers and said he would not receive a shot of COVID-19. The man reportedly attacked an assistant and a nurse after they were denied the vaccination card, the AP noted.
The man was not identified due to privacy rules, but was later arrested by police. The two health workers, who were also unidentified, were reportedly taken to a hospital for treatment for their injuries. The alleged assailant also suffered some injuries.
The cabling service noted that the hospital later released the two injured workers.
Cases of COVID-19 in Germany have steadily increased in recent days. On Friday, the country recorded 14,251 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 13,000 the day before, according to data from the World Health Organization. In comparison, confirmed cases occurred in the hundreds in early July.
Data from Johns Hopkins University indicated that 61 percent of the German population is completely vaccinated.
Berlin saw thousands of protesters gather last weekend after German leaders said they were considering applying additional COVID-19 restrictions to public meetings.
Earlier this summer, Greece and France also saw protests against vaccine warrants or vaccination test requirements.
Both countries have required health workers to receive the vaccine. In addition, France has implemented a COVID-19 health pass that allows companies to know if a person has tested negative for COVID-19 or received a vaccine.