Covid-19: 30 million French people vaccinated, the government wants more
The symbolic threshold of 30 million first-time vaccinated was crossed in France on Saturday June 12, 2021. REUTERS - STEPHANE MAHE
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30 million French people have received their first dose of vaccine.
This is a new symbolic milestone which was crossed on Saturday, June 12, 2021, a few days ahead of the objective set by the government.
But the level of coverage is far from sufficient in the event of a strong resumption of the pandemic, hammer the executive and many doctors.
As the 3rd phase of deconfinement approaches, in 15 days (June 30), the executive is pushing the French to be vaccinated.
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Almost 60% of French people over 18 have received at least one injection.
More than 1 / 5th of the population is fully vaccinated.
This is good, but it is not enough, explains in the Journal Du Dimanche this June 13, Alain Fischer, the “Mr. vaccines” of the government.
We are still a long way from collective immunity and, according to him, even if almost all adults are vaccinated, it will only be achieved if minors over 12 are also vaccinated, which will be possible from Tuesday. next.
While the Delta variant is progressing and we are witnessing a relaxation of barrier gestures - a second wild party must have been dispersed by the police, this Saturday evening, on the Esplanade des Invalides, in Paris - the executive is pushing the French to be vaccinated.
Even if the pace remains fairly sustained - with 400,000 injections per day - the concern concerns those under 45 years of age.
Some may prefer to wait until the start of the school year, because the 2nd dose would fall in full during their vacation.
Another category of concern: seniors.
For several weeks, their vaccination coverage has stagnated.
¾ of 75-79 year olds are fully protected and only 66% of over 80s.
Alain Fischer, the “Mister vaccine” of the government: “Group immunity is on the horizon” https://t.co/zUo0DYGzhs pic.twitter.com/ZmvFg4NnjW
- Le JDD (@leJDD) June 13, 2021
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