The vaccination target set by Prime Minister Jean Castex on July 21 will likely be reached at the beginning of September.
France has become one of the countries with the highest vaccination coverage in the world, ahead of the United Kingdom, the United States, and even Israel, which was long cited as an example.
While the authorities do not claim herd immunity, these 50 million first-time vaccine recipients represent about 85% of the population over 12 years old, partially immunized (75% of the French population). This is enough to face more confidently the fourth wave amplified by the Delta variant.
While masks remain mandatory and physical distancing rules are recommended, people working in places subject to the health pass have, since Monday, August 30, been required to present this important pass as well.
