COVID-19 Vaccine Pass Mandate Approved by French Parliament Amid Widespread Protests

COVID-19 Vaccine Pass Mandate Approved by French Parliament Amid Widespread Protests
Thousands of protesters gather at Place Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower attend a demonstration in Paris, on July 24, 2021, against the COVID-19 pass, which grants vaccinated individuals greater ease of access to venues. AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The French Parliament approved a law on July 26 that would mandate a special COVID-19 vaccine pass and require all health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The new law, which was proposed just six days ago, requires all health care sector workers to begin getting vaccinated by Sept. 15 or risk suspension. It also requires a vaccine passport-like “health pass” to enter planes, trains, restaurants, and some other public venues. All adults will have to comply with the mandate beginning in August, and everyone aged 12 and older will have to abide by it starting Sept. 30.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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