France seeks to stop the fourth wave: "The vaccinated are no longer infected"

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The requirement of the health pass came into effect on Wednesday in amusement parks, swimming pools and cultural centers in France. Without major problems, as this correspondent at the Louvre could see. It is the lever that the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, has used to push his citizens to get vaccinated.

Prime Minister Jean Castex, moments before the debate on the law began in the National Assembly on the obligation to vaccinate for health and care personnel, as well as the requirement for a health pass, declared:

of the Covid. His Health Minister, Olivier Véran, has just said in Parliament that he believes "an epidemic peak at the end of summer" is possible.

Faced with this situation, "we must react," Castex said on the TF1 network.

The problem is that France is lagging behind, in relation to Spain, without going any further. They have not yet received the first dose or 40 million French people (out of 66 million of the total population). But, since 10 days ago Macron announced on TV the requirement of the health pass, a flood has come to the vaccination centers. And

have been broken

. Castex raised the bar on Wednesday: "50 million first doses before the end of August.

In his enthusiasm, the prime minister even said that

Yes, it is the data that he contributed: "96% of the 18,000 infected on Tuesday were not vaccinated."

Stick and carrot. Vaccine and health pass. From now on, those vaccinated will not be considered a "contact case". "To avoid having to take strong restrictions there is no other than the sanitary pass and vaccinate." The prime minister did not completely exclude a total bolt - "It would be irresponsible" - but he is betting on

Forcing people to wear the mask on the street, advance the closing of bars or closing the nightclubs, is up to the prefects, the government representatives in each department. In principle, local curfews are not foreseen that would go against the principle that getting vaccinated (and therefore having a health pass) is worth it. "My role is that together we find a way to avoid reconfinement."

The bill began to be debated this afternoon in Parliament. At the first of changes, the extreme right and the extreme left have made it clear that they are opposed. "The health pass is an attack on freedom and equality among citizens," said

. At the other end of the parliamentary arch, La Francia Insoumise, which runs

also announces his vote against. The votes of the parties of the system, the Republicans (right) socialists and those who support the Government, will be more than enough.

The requirement of the health pass came into effect on Wednesday in sports and cultural centers and, in general, places that gather

No major problems from what I have seen in the Louvre and from what the French media report on other hot spots such as Disneyland or the Eiffel Tower.

From the Palais Royal Musée du Louvre metro to the Mona Lisa room, without running and stopping before some paintings, it took me half an hour. I have opted for the guiri route, which is longer and more crowded. Instead of discreetly entering the Carousel (the shopping area), I have gone out into the street, I have crossed the Richelieu passage - where there is direct access for professionals and journalists - to reach the base of the Pyramid.

Here, on the outer perimeter, is the first control, which is in charge of the Securitas staff. It is true that the queue for those without a ticket was not bad. For those who book online, it was minimal. It was just before 11:30 am, in the middle of the morning rush hour. "Health pass, please?" Scanning my QR with his cell phone took the security guard a few seconds.

the supervisor tells us.

Nuances: it was the first day and they did not ask for an identity document. They turned a blind eye when the scanner detected that the visitor had a single dose ... But they

As in the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre employees pointed out a place where you can take a quick test that serves (for 48 hours) as a health pass.

After the metal detector, to the museum control (in the hands of the officials) where the entrance and the proof of gratuity are checked, if applicable.

are missing at the Louvre

but there are already people.

Although the law provides that in the centers where the health pass is required it is no longer necessary to wear a mask, the Museum continues to require it.

Castex announced that bars and restaurants will not have to verify the identity of their customers either, but they will have to verify the QR of the health pass.

It will begin to be required in August, but the first week will be filming.

That is, without penalties.

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