France, Italy Set To Unleash Increasingly-Restrictive COVID-19 Health Passes
“The new restrictions mean residents will only be allowed to access cafes, restaurants, and, in some cases, hospitals, if they show the health pass.
While the pass has been in effect in France since July 21 for cultural and recreational venues, including cinemas, concert halls, and theme parks with capacity for more than 50 people, the new law vastly extends its application.
The Constitutional Council also ruled Thursday that the passes would be required for long-distance travel by train, plane, or bus, The Associated Press reported.
It also approved a ruling that health care workers should be vaccinated against the virus by Sept. 15 and hospital visitors will also require a health pass.
“The court’s recent ruling sparked protests in front of the Constitutional Council in Paris, with several hundred people denouncing the ruling, while more protests are planned for this weekend.”
I BELIEVE THIS IS A TYPO — THEY MEANT TO SAY SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE PROTESTING (per the video’s posted at the tent)
Italy similar with addition of — Teachers must also show proof of immunity from COVID-19 before entering the classroom, and will not be allowed to work without it.