French protesters stand against a COVID pass and what they see as a restriction of personal freedoms
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Anti-vax protesters face police during a protest against the vaccine and vaccine passports, in Paris, France, Saturday Aug. 7, 2021. Some thousands of people are expected to march in Paris and other French cities on Saturday to protest against a special virus pass and what they see as restrictions of personal freedoms.
The protests have united a disparate group against President Emmanuel Macron’s legislation, which is meant to help contain a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections spreading across France and help safeguard the country’s economic recovery.
Similar health passes — which show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test — have been introduced in other European countries but France’s pass and its mandatory vaccine order for health workers are perhaps the most far-reaching. “We’re not against the vaccine. We’re against having to run checks on our patrons,” said bar manager Laurent Zannier.The street protesters accuse Macron of trampling on their freedoms and treating citizens unequally. The president says freedoms carry responsibilities that include protecting the health of others.
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