France makes Covid booster shot mandatory for those above 65 to prevent deadly 'fifth wave'
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Booster shots, currently authorised in France for anyone over 65 or with underlying health conditions, will be expanded to those 50 and over in December, Macron said. "Each of us must play our part" to avoid a deadly "fifth wave" of the pandemic, Macron said in a televised speech.
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a mass appeal for people to get booster shots to fight rising virus infections that are raising concerns across Europe. Anyone over 65 who was vaccinated more than six months ago will need to get a booster shot by mid-December for their "health pass" to remain valid, Macron said on Tuesday.
He promised stepped-up enforcement of the health pass, which is required to go to all restaurants and many public venues in France. To get a pass, people must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a negative virus test or a recent recovery from the virus.
Booster shots, currently authorised in France for anyone over 65 or with underlying health conditions, will be expanded to those 50 and over in December, Macron said. "Each of us must play our part" to avoid a deadly "fifth wave" of the pandemic, Macron said in a televised speech.
