In France, mandatory vaccination for medical workers has been announced with no salary as an alternative, the French government announced this week, British public broadcaster BBC reports.
On Monday, July 12, French Health Minister Olivier Véran told France’s LCI television that anyone who comes into contact with vulnerable people, and therefore applies to everyone who works in hospitals, clinics and care homes, regardless of their role must be vaccinated by 15 September or risk not being paid.
President Emmanuel Macron has stated that from August, health passes will need to be shown to access places like shops, bars, cinemas and long-distance train journeys in France.
The passes show the holder has been jabbed, or had a recent negative test.
«I am aware of what I am asking of you, and I know that you are ready for this commitment, this is part, in a way, of your sense of duty,» the president said in a televised address on Monday, BBC reports.