France’s new Covid measures: The four key dates

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Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last night (December 27) new anti-Covid rules

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David Passini David Passini

Published Tuesday 28 December 2021 - 14:49 Modified Tuesday 28 December 2021 - 14:49

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.

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