France’s COVID-19 ‘Health Pass’ Expands in Scope Despite Protests

Protestors during a demonstration against a mandatory COVID-19 health pass to access most of public spaces, near Ecole Militaire in Paris, France on Aug. 7, 2021. Stephane De Sakutin/AFP

The French government on Monday expanded more activities requiring the use of a COVID-19 “health pass” despite large-scale protests against such measures.

The pass extensions include visiting hospitals, intercity travel, and going to restaurants and cafes.