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France: Health pass mandatory for service sector workers to enter workplace

France: Health pass mandatory for service sector workers to enter workplace

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Around two million French workers in restaurants and other service sectors will now have to show a health pass in order to go to work. This is part of French government's effort to fight coronavirus pandemic. In order to obtain a pass, a worker must reportedly have proof of having been vaccinated, negative test result, or recovery from coronavirus infection.

The health pass is official documentation, with a QR scan code, that proves a person has had the COVID-19 vaccine. Many French bars, restaurants, museums and sports venues will not allow people inside unless they can show the health pass.

The health pass mandate has seen fierce protests for weeks.

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While the majority of people in France have been vaccinated against COVID-19, demonstrators argue the health pass discriminates against those who have not, and infringes upon people's liberties.

The protesters have been protesting across France for many weekends.

(With inputs from agencies)