About 114,000 protest against vaccination, COVID-19 safety measures in France - Reports
Moscow, Jul 18 (UNI/Sputnik) About 114,000 people participated in protests held across France against coronavirus vaccination and fresh safety measures, BFMTV reports.
The demonstrations were held in Paris, where about 18,000 people gathered on Saturday, as well as in other parts of France. The regional protests attracted a total of 96,000, according to BFMTV.
On Friday, nine demonstrators were detained in Lyon amid protests against COVID-19 passes.
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a health pass, certifying that the bearer has either been fully vaccinated or had a recent, negative COVID-19 test result, would become mandatory in France starting from August for those visiting bars, restaurants, shopping malls, as well as when boarding a train or plane. Starting from July 21, such a pass will be required to attend cultural events, festivals, amusement parks and various s
Published Saturday, July 17, 2021 6:25PM EDT PARIS (AP) - France will allow international travelers who have had
AstraZeneca s Indian-manufactured vaccine into the country starting Sunday. At the same time, France is tightening border checks to control the spread of the delta variant and protect hospitals, according to a statement from the prime minister Saturday. The move to accept visitors vaccinated with
AstraZeneca s vaccine made by India s Serum Institute came after a global outcry over the fact that the European Union s COVID-19 certificate only recognizes
AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in Europe. Several other EU countries already accept the Indian version, which is notably used in the U.K. and around Africa. The varied rules from each country have further complicated this summer s travel season. France still doesn t recognize vaccinations by Chinese or Russian vaccines, only those authorized by the EU drug regulator: those made by Pfizer/BioNTe
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Tension intensified in Lebanon on Friday, with riots leaving more than two dozen people injured in the northern city of Tripoli, including five soldiers who were attacked with a hand grenade.
France, the European Union and the United States in the meantime called on Lebanese politicians to urgently form a Cabinet and planned an international conference to help stabilize Lebanon after a series of crises.
“All concerned parties need to work with urgency to put in place a government that’s able to implement reforms immediately,” tweeted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The announcements came at a moment of great uncertainty for Lebanon after Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday over disagreements with the president on the shape of the Cabinet. Hariri did not endorse anyone else to take the post. Hundreds of his supporters rioted in the streets, blocked major roads and hurled stones.
In relief to students and travellers, France recognises India-made Covishield for vaccine pass Associated Press
France will allow international travellers who have had AstraZeneca s Indian-manufactured vaccine into the country starting Sunday.
At the same time, France is tightening border checks to control the spread of the delta variant and protect hospitals, according to a statement from the prime minister Saturday.
The move to accept visitors vaccinated with AstraZeneca s vaccine made by India s Serum Institute came after a global outcry over the fact that the European Union s Covid-19 certificate only recognises AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in Europe.
Several other EU countries already accept the Indian version, which is notably used in the UK and around Africa. The varied rules from each country have further complicated this summer s travel season. France still doesn t recognize vaccinations by Chinese or Russian vaccines, only those authorised by the