Original title: people over the age of 65 in France can only "renew their certificates" with booster injections
Xinhua news agency, French President Emmanuel macron announced on the 9th that people over the age of 65 in France must show proof of enhanced vaccination of new crown vaccine from mid December before they can enter restaurants, entertainment places and take intercity trains.
"Since December 15, people over the age of 65 must provide proof of booster vaccination before the validity of health pass can be extended," macron said in a televised speech.
"The epidemic is not over yet," macron said. The infection rate of new crowns in France rose by 40% last week, and more than 80% of new crowns in intensive care units are over 50 years old. Macron said that the study showed that six months after the whole process of vaccination with the new crown vaccine, the human body's immunity to the virus decreased, and the risk of developing into severe disease after infection increased. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the vaccination needle.
According to Reuters, only people over the age of 65 and susceptible people in France can be vaccinated with the new crown vaccine booster needle. Macron said these people must "accelerate" the vaccination. From early December, the scope of booster vaccination will be expanded to people aged 50 to 64. In macron's view, "vaccination alone is not enough", people have to insist on wearing masks, especially in schools. He said the government would postpone the relaxation of epidemic prevention restrictions and strengthen the inspection of health passes.