French President Macron speaks of “the only way back to a normal life for the time being.
All health workers in France must be vaccinated against Corona by mid-September.
Paris - France introduces mandatory corona vaccination for healthcare workers.
President Emmanuel Macron announced that employees in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as those in contact with high-risk patients, will have until mid-September to get vaccinated.
Subsequently, the compulsory vaccination should be checked and violations punished.
Health Minister Olivier Véran specified on the LCI channel that unvaccinated health workers could no longer work and would no longer be paid.
"We have to move towards vaccinating everyone because that's the only way back to a normal life for now," said Macron.
The question of compulsory vaccination also arises for the general population.
"Must go in the direction of a vaccination for everyone"
So far, around 53 percent of people in France have been vaccinated against Corona at least once.
The number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week had been falling in France for weeks.
But it has been rising again since the end of June.
Most recently, the value nationwide was around 35, in several departments it exceeded the 50 mark.
According to official information, the delta variant of the corona virus accounts for almost 60 percent of all new infections.
In order to further boost the vaccination campaign, PCR tests are to be charged from autumn, unless they have been prescribed.
With the new school year there will also be a vaccination campaign especially for schoolchildren.
Tightening of the corona rules
In view of the increasing number of cases, Macron also announced a tightening of the corona rules.
From July 21st, a negative corona test or proof of vaccination or recovery will be required in the cinema or theater.
This applies as soon as more than 50 people come together.
Proof is currently only required if there are more than 1000 people.
From August, according to Macron, proof will also be mandatory in long-distance trains, bars, restaurants, shopping centers and hospitals.
To this end, however, a corresponding law must first be passed.
Macron announced even stricter regulations for the French overseas territories of La Réunion and Martinique.
On Tuesday, a health emergency is to be declared in the areas and a curfew is to be introduced.
dpa