Compulsory vaccination, extended health pass ... Emmanuel Macron speaks, Monday, July 12, at 8 p.m., during a televised address during which he must announce new health measures to fight against the spread in France of the Delta variant.

A bill aimed at making the vaccination of medical personnel compulsory will be presented to the Council of Ministers on Monday July 19 and examined by Parliament this week, parliamentary sources told AFP.

>> To read: Covid-19: these caregivers who refuse to be vaccinated

"The principle is that it goes as quickly as possible," said a source just over an hour from the speech of the Head of State, referring to the arrival of this text in session at the National Assembly, July 21 or 22.

The other expected announcement is the extension of the health pass to access establishments open to the public, such as certain cultural or sporting places, according to government sources.

Restaurants and bars could be affected.

This pass is already in effect for venues hosting more than 1,000 people, including stadiums, and discotheques accommodating more than 50 people.

Health pass and wearing a mask compulsory for the July 14 parade

These measures, taken at the end of a Covid Defense Council held in the morning, have coercive value and target people who have not yet been vaccinated. 

Emmanuel Macron could announce other measures to control travel from countries where the situation is deteriorating, such as Spain or Portugal.

The Health Council also suggests "restrictions" in the most affected territories, "including in July and August and in holiday areas", and evokes the possibility of a vaccination pass.

In the meantime, the Paris Police Prefecture announced that the health pass and the wearing of a mask would be essential to attend the July 14 military parade, Wednesday on the Champs-Elysées.

With AFP

The summary of the week

France 24 invites you to come back to the news that marked the week

I subscribe

Take international news everywhere with you!

Download the France 24 application

google-play-badge_FR