Four processions were expected in the streets of the capital, according to a police source, specifying that between 60,000 and 80,000 demonstrators were to demonstrate throughout France.
"
We're here, even if
Macron
doesn't want to, we're here,
" chanted the demonstrators as they left the Gare de Lyon esplanade.
Among them, according to an AFP journalist, a man disguised as Jesus Christ carrying a cross in the shape of rails on which appears the inscription "
Arbeit Macht Frei
" (work makes free) and "
halt Pass
".
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“
I demonstrate every weekend because our freedom has been robbed,
” explains Annick Gauthier, 65, who came in a group from Val-de-Marne with a few “
yellow vests
” friends
.
“
I am demonstrating against Macron and his liberticidal measures.
I am not vaccinated, I do not trust.
But I may have to if the tests become paid,
"said Tristan, 72-year-old retiree,"
yellow vest from the start
".
50 million French people have received at least one injection of the vaccine
A bill to extend the health pass beyond November 15 will be presented on October 13 in the Council of Ministers.
The health pass became mandatory on July 21 in places accommodating more than 50 people.
It was then extended to hospitals except emergencies, bars and restaurants, large shopping centers by prefectural decision and on August 30 to 1.8 million employees in contact with the public.
On September 30, it is to be extended to 12-17 year olds.
This new day of mobilization comes as more than 50 million French people have received at least one injection of the vaccine and the decline in Covid-19 patients continues in France: Friday 8,107 people were hospitalized against more than 9,000 a week earlier.
Of these patients, 1,586 were in intensive care.
The government announced on Wednesday the lifting from October 4 of the obligation to wear a mask in primary school in the departments least affected by the Covid-19 epidemic.
