French lawmakers have approved a bill on Monday which will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers and require a health pass in several social venues as the country fights the fourth wave of COVID infections.

People visiting museums, cinemas or swimming pools are already denied access if they fail to show a pass that confirms that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have had a recent negative test. The pass has been needed for large-scale festivals or for clubbing. From August, the pass will be required to access restaurants and bars and for long-distance travel by train and plane as well. These measures will end on November 15. A final approval from the constitutional court is needed for the law to come into effect… (Reuters, July 26, 2021)