(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) France plans to cancel vaccine passport measures on March 14
China News Agency, Paris, March 3 (Reporter Li Yang) The French official local time on the 3rd announced plans to further relax the epidemic prevention measures, and will cancel the vaccine pass measures on the 14th of this month.
French Prime Minister Castel announced the relevant plans on the same day, saying that the vaccine pass measures are planned to be cancelled on the 14th.
He believes that the epidemic situation in France continues to improve, so the implementation of relevant plans can be promoted.
Castel said the vaccine passport measure remains in effect in medical facilities, nursing homes and institutions hosting people with disabilities; the vaccination obligation that applies to caregivers remains in effect.
The French vaccine pass measures have come into effect on January 24, basically replacing the previously used health passes.
People over the age of 16 need to show a valid vaccine pass when entering cinemas, theaters, museums, sports fields, gymnasiums and other cultural and sports venues, restaurants, cafes and other dining venues, and taking long-distance transportation.
The Vaccine Passport measure is designed to push more people to get vaccinated, especially a third dose.
According to data from the French Ministry of Health, 54.21 million people in France have received at least one dose of the vaccine, accounting for about 80.4% of the French population; 53.24 million people have completed two doses, accounting for about 79% of the French population; 39.06 million people have been vaccinated Get a third dose of the vaccine.
Castel also announced that starting from the 14th, the mandatory indoor wearing of masks in public places such as companies, shops, and administrative institutions will be lifted, but people will still be required to wear masks when taking public transportation and going to health institutions.
According to the French "Parisian" report, some French epidemiologists still call on the public to remain cautious and continue to take epidemic prevention measures such as social distancing to avoid a resurgence of the epidemic.
Official data shows that France added 60,225 confirmed cases in a single day on the 3rd, with a total of 22,900,531 confirmed cases; the cumulative number of deaths is now 138,929, and the number of new deaths is 167; the number of hospitalized patients with the new crown is now 23,175, and the number of critically ill patients is now for 2231 people.
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