French President Emmanuel Macron will oblige people working at medical institutions to get vaccinated and use restaurants, etc. in response to the spread of the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India. We also announced a policy that requires the presentation of proof of inoculation.

In France, the Delta strain identified in India has spread and accounts for nearly 60% of new infections, with more than 4,000 people infected each day, doubling three weeks ago.



Amid concerns about further spread of the infection, President Macron gave a television speech on the 12th, saying that it is necessary to protect those who are prone to becoming severely ill, and from September 15th about people working in medical institutions and facilities for the elderly Has indicated that it will mandate vaccination and impose sanctions if not vaccinated.



In France, people working in these facilities are eligible for priority vaccination, but the vaccination rate is only 57% in facilities for the elderly, and an outbreak occurred in a facility in the southwest last month.



In addition, President Macron has announced that he will be required to show vaccination proofs and negative proofs by tests at amusement parks and concert halls from 21st this month, and at restaurants and shopping centers from next month.



"We have to make sure everyone is vaccinated. That's the only way to get back to normal life," Macron said.