The milestone was surpassed with a few days’ delay compared to the set symbolic date but still represents a victory since nearly three-quarters of the population are now at least partially vaccinated.
There are still nearly three million people who need to receive a second dose to benefit from maximum protection against severe forms of Covid.
The number of vaccinated individuals surged after Emmanuel Macron announced on July 12 the introduction of a health pass and mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers.
Beyond those convinced of the cause, about eight million have not taken the step, including 670,000 individuals over the age of 75, who have been eligible for vaccination since January 18. Slightly less than 14% of chronic patients (cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension).
The rush for vaccination has subsided: after a record of 2.6 million first doses administered at the end of July, the weekly rate has continuously dropped to less than 500,000 by early September.
In the Alpes-Maritimes, the infection rate has fallen below the threshold of 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Anti-pass/vax demonstrations took place for the tenth consecutive Saturday but have lost intensity. Nationally, the police estimate there were 80,000 participants.
In Nice, the same source reported the presence of 1,500 individuals who, from an outsider’s perspective, appeared to be chasing butterflies with their signs featuring absurd slogans.
