Since Saturday, vaccination against Covid-19 has been open to people over 18 years of age suffering from chronic diseases and obesity in France.

But no prescription or medical certificate is necessary.

Invited Tuesday on Europe 1, the Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, defended "the choice of pragmatism".

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People over 18 and suffering from certain chronic diseases or obesity can be vaccinated against Covid-19 since last Saturday.

All without a prescription or medical certificate.

Invited Tuesday on Europe 1, the Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, justified this aspect by saying to have made "the choice of pragmatism".

"We want it to be simple, the urgency is to vaccinate the most vulnerable," he continued.

In total, more than four million people are believed to be affected.

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