This Monday, July 12, 2021, the President of the Republic spoke live at 8 p.m. to present new health measures, while the Delta variant of the coronavirus is progressing in Europe.
Compulsory vaccination of caregivers: checks and penalties from September 15
Emmanuel Macron’s priority to deal with Covid19 and a very virulent Delta variant: vaccination. “Our country is facing a strong resumption of the epidemic, recognized the president, who warns: “If we do not act, the number of cases will continue to rise sharply, inevitably leading to increased hospitalizations in August.”
The objective is therefore to tend towards “the vaccination of all French people”, with health workers who must show the way. “For nursing and non-nursing staff in hospitals, clinics, retirement homes, establishments for the disabled, for all professionals or volunteers who work in contact with the elderly or frail, including at home, vaccination will be compulsory without delay”, announces Emmanuel Macron. “You will have until September 15 to get vaccinated. From September 15, checks will be made, sanctions taken”, he added, without further details on the sanctions in question.
Vaccination campaign for high school and college students from the start of the school year
Young people are also affected by this desire to wait for maximum vaccination coverage as quickly as possible. And it is directly at school that she will be able to receive her doses. “For middle school, high school and students, specific vaccination campaigns will be deployed in schools from the start of the school year”, explained the President of the Republic.
Compulsory health pass for leisure and outings, including in bars and restaurants
The rumor had swelled since the start of the day, it is now confirmed. “From July 21, the health pass will be extended to places of leisure and culture. For all our compatriots over 12 years old, it will be necessary to have been vaccinated or have a negative test to access a show, an amusement park , a concert or a festival “, announced Emmanuel Macron.
A measure that will gain momentum during the summer, since“From the beginning of August, the health pass will apply in cafes, restaurants, hospitals, retirement homes, and in long-distance transport: planes, trains and coaches for long journeys.” What motivate the French to be vaccinated.
Paid PCR tests starting this fall unless prescribed by a doctor
A controversial measure has been announced. “This fall, PCR tests will be paid for, unless prescribed by a doctor”, explained Emmanuel Macron, who will convene Parliament in an exceptional session on the subject from July 21. These tests had already been waived for people not residing in France on July 7 and the government had since been campaigning against the qualified tests. “comfort”.
For people with symptoms or when there is contact, the tests will remain free with medical prescription.
Recall campaign for the first vaccinated from September
What about the third dose of vaccine, already recommended for the most at-risk profiles, especially immunocompromised people? Emmanuel Macron spoke to people vaccinated in January and February, for whom “a recall campaign will be set up to allow (them) to benefit from a new injection”. This will be in place at the start of the school year.
As recalled West France, 35,943,586 people have so far received at least one injection (ie 53.3% of the total population) and 27,858,279 people have a complete vaccination schedule (ie 41.3% of the total population). Figures that are not enough to stem the dreaded fourth wave.
Coline Clavaud-Mégevand
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