Those over 65 who want to keep their health passport in France As of December 15, they should have received a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the French president announced on Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron.
“If you have been vaccinated for more than six months, I ask you to make an appointment. As of December 15, it will be necessary to justify a reinforcement to extend the validity of your health pass,” he said. Macron those over 65 and vulnerable people.
At the beginning of December, the French between 50 and 64 years old will also be able to receive the booster dose, since “more than 80% of the people in resuscitation (services) are over 50 years old,” he added. Macron, during his ninth televised address since the start of the pandemic.
The health passport is mandatory in France since the boreal summer in places that host more than 50 people, as well as in bars, restaurants, hospitals (except emergencies) and large shopping centers.
Citizens can obtain the document if they are completely vaccinated against him coronavirus or with a negative test. Since mid-October, this test is paid for those who are not inoculated.
Its application generated minority weekly protests, which have been losing strength. Last week, Parliament approved its use until July 31, beyond the elections scheduled in April and May.
The french president, which has not yet announced if he is running for re-election in April after a first term marked by the social protests and the pandemic, also confirmed that it postpones a controversial reform on the pension system.
“The conditions are not met,” said Macron, who nonetheless expressed his desire to carry out this reform with an increase in the retirement age and the suppression of special regimes.
“From 2022, to preserve the pensions of our retirees and the solidarity between generations, clear decisions will have to be made, “added the head of state, acknowledging that this will generate debate.
His eventual rivals in the presidential elections, both on the left and on the right, were quick to react.
“The third dose it was just an excuse to make a campaign speech, “tweeted far-right Marine Le Pen, for whom Macron lives” in a parallel world. “
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Reference-www.eleconomista.com.mx