Emmanuel Macron's announcements on the extension of the health pass prompted the French to go massively to vaccination centers in order to receive a first injunction.
Many have realized that receiving an injection becomes almost mandatory to resume a normal life.
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The French did not wait: as soon as the head of state's announcements were made on Monday evening, a rush towards vaccination centers against Covid-19 was observed all over France.
At the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris, very many people tried their luck on Tuesday, even without an appointment.
The queue started at the entrance, went up the floors and extended into the hallways.
"No choice"
Amine is one of the early risers, who came unexpectedly.
"I was lucky, I think I'm the last for the day. But apparently there was a real tidal wave. Following yesterday's government announcements, my daughter got me. texted this morning saying 'Dad, get yourself vaccinated or we won't go on vacation!'
No choice !"
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The President's speech had the effect of an electric shock, for Amine as for others.
In the crowd, Jean-Charles quickly gave up all hope of getting a dose.
This afternoon, he can at least make an appointment.
"I wanted to do it for a little while and I didn't take the time. Now, the fact that we can't go to many places in August, it accelerates the decision to do it."
Vaccines, even without an appointment
It should be noted that the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris has opened vaccination without an appointment since Monday only, after a hollow of several weeks. Tuesday, the waltz of the needles resumed at its maximum rhythm. "As soon as the town hall opened, we had more than a hundred people who showed up in an hour and it continues", observes Dalila, the coordinator. "Knowing that last week we were around 100, 150 people per day", abounds Corinne, the doctor in charge of the center.