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France’s new Covid measures: The four key dates
Use our easy-look graphic to see what starts when

French Prime Minister Jean Castex last night (December 27) announced a series of new measures in the fight against Covid as case numbers soar.
These include moves to replace the French health pass with a vaccine pass, a shorter time distance between last Covid doses and boosters and increased rules for obligatory mask-wearing.
Read more: France announces 11 new anti-Covid measures
See our easy-use graphic here to see what is changing and when:

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