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Macron: French Covid health pass for over-65s to depend on booster jab
The Local
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9 November 2021
14:19 CET
Updated
9 November 2021
20:40 CET
French president Emmanuel Macron has announced an expansion of France's Covid booster shot programme as the fifth wave of Covid hits Europe - and made boosters a requirement for a health pass for the over 65s.
Macron laid out his concerns about a rise in case numbers in France, and said the decision had taken to expand the eligible groups for the Covid booster shot – and to link third doses to the health passport.
Over 65s and those in high risk groups are already eligible for a third dose of the Covid vaccine, but from the beginning of December this will be extended to all under 50s.
From December 15th, the health pass will cease to be valid for over 65s who have not had their booster shot...
Macron: French Covid health pass for over-65s to depend on booster jab
The Local
news@thelocal.fr
@thelocalfrance
9 November 2021
14:19 CET
Updated
9 November 2021
20:40 CET
French president Emmanuel Macron has announced an expansion of France's Covid booster shot programme as the fifth wave of Covid hits Europe - and made boosters a requirement for a health pass for the over 65s.
Macron laid out his concerns about a rise in case numbers in France, and said the decision had taken to expand the eligible groups for the Covid booster shot – and to link third doses to the health passport.
Over 65s and those in high risk groups are already eligible for a third dose of the Covid vaccine, but from the beginning of December this will be extended to all under 50s.
From December 15th, the health pass will cease to be valid for over 65s who have not had their booster shot...