The French government has passed a bill to require the presentation of vaccination certificates when using restaurants, etc. in order to accelerate vaccination amid the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection, which will come into effect next month. It became a prospect.
In France last week, a large number of people were tested for the new corona every day before Christmas holidays, and on the 25th of this month, more than 100,000 infected people were confirmed a day for the first time, setting a new record high.
Under these circumstances, in order to accelerate vaccination, the French government will require the presentation of vaccination certificates when using facilities such as restaurants and museums, as well as long-distance transportation, on the 27th. , Cabinet decision.
In response to this, as a general rule, only vaccination proof will be valid, and negative proof based on the test will not be accepted.
At a press conference, Castex said, "This is a necessary measure to reduce the burden on medical institutions and avoid economic turmoil as the highly infectious Omicron strain spreads," and asked the public for their understanding.
The bill is expected to come into force on the 15th of next month after being deliberated in parliament.
In addition, in order to accelerate vaccination, Castex has moved the interval from the second vaccination, which was previously four months, to three months, and refused vaccination. He has indicated that he will take steps to increase penalties for those who have forged vaccination certificates that are allegedly circulating among them.