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Updated November 10th, 2021 at 16:21 IST

Macron urges virus booster shots as infections rise

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a mass appeal Tuesday for people to get booster shots to fight rising virus infections that are raising concerns across Europe.

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French President Emmanuel Macron issued a mass appeal Tuesday for people to get booster shots to fight rising virus infections that are raising concerns across Europe.

Anyone over 65 who was vaccinated more than six months ago will need to get a booster shot by mid-December for their "health pass" to remain valid, Macron said.

He promised stepped-up enforcement of the health pass, which is required to go to all restaurants and many public venues in France.

To get a pass, people must show proof of vaccination, a negative virus test or recent recovery from the virus.

Booster shots, currently authorized for anyone over 65 or with underlying health conditions, will be expanded to those 50 and over in December, Macron said.

Police will step up enforcement of France's health pass.

"Each of us must play our part" to avoid a deadly "fifth wave" of the pandemic, Macron said in a televised speech.

Stressing that most of those hospitalized with the virus are unvaccinated, Macron also appealed to the 6 million unvaccinated French people to "get vaccinated to protect yourselves".

Nearly 75% of the French population is fully vaccinated, including 88% of adults.

That is among the higher rates in Europe, but vaccinations have hit a plateau in recent weeks.

Macron also laid out ways his government is trying to boost the economy.

The speech came as virus cases are rising again in many European countries and some hospitals are coming under renewed strain, as vaccination efforts slow and winter approaches.

IMAGE: AP

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Published November 10th, 2021 at 16:21 IST

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