Paris [France] August 9 (ANI/FENA): New restrictions have been introduced in France as of today to prevent the spread of coronavirus, requiring adults to prove that they have been vaccinated or vaccinated when entering public places with more than 50 people. have a negative PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours.
This also applies to cafes and restaurants, trains, planes, large shopping malls and fairs, Anatolia reports.
From the end of August, these measures will be applied to minors aged 12 and older, and will remain in force until November 15, when they will be reconsidered and extended depending on the situation with the pandemic.
In France, 44 million people have been vaccinated with at least one dose, which makes up more than 60 percent of the population, and health authorities estimate that 90 percent of the population will have to be vaccinated for collective immunity.
An increasing number of French people, including health workers, oppose vaccination because they believe it will weaken their immunity, and because they believe it threatens their freedom.
In the previous period, protests were held in many places in France due to mandatory vaccination for certain occupations, as well as the introduction of the COVID-19 certificate.
When it comes to the epidemiological situation, the number of admissions to intensive care units in France has been increasing since last month, and the authorities claim that it is mostly unvaccinated patients. (ANI/FENA)
Biden supports Pentagon’s plan to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for troops by Sept 15
Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) supported the Pentagon’s plan to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for American troops by September 15.
“I strongly support Secretary Austin’s message to the force today on the Department of Defense’s plan to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required vaccinations for our service members not later than mid-September. Secretary Austin and I share an unshakable commitment to making sure our troops have every tool they need to do their jobs as safely as possible,” Biden said in a statement, reported Sputnik.
Earlier, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin‘s released a memorandum to the troops that intended all military members to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by September 15.
Austin released a memorandum to the troops saying the Defense Department intends to make the coronavirus vaccination mandatory by September 15 or by the date the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approves the experimental injections, whichever comes first, reported Sputnik.
Biden said he was proud of the US military for helping to lead the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and “setting the example of keeping their fellow Americans safe.”
Austin said the US military will have the next several weeks to prepare to implement the vaccine mandate, Austin said. Austin added he has “every confidence” that commanders will implement the mandate with professionalism, skill and compassion.
The announcement comes amid decisions by the Biden administration and governors to begin placing restrictions on state and federal employees who are unvaccinated or refuse to attest to their vaccination status. Private companies such as Google have likewise begun to re-implement extra restrictions on unvaccinated employees, reported Sputnik.
Austin said in the memorandum that service members will have the next several weeks to prepare to implement the vaccine mandate. The coronavirus shots will be added to the list of vaccinations that soldiers are required to get, which can number as high as 17 depending on where they serve.
Sputnik reported that more than 1 million service members have been fully vaccinated, according to the Defense Department. (ANI)
