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French President Emmanuel Macron gave an interview for Bastille Day for the first time, a tradition French Presidents had seen since the 1970’s but Macron had decided to do without until now. As France is still struggling with the coronavirus pandemic – which has claimed more than 30,000 lives in the country, Macron said he wants the wearing of “masks to be mandatory in all indoor public places”, even though the country “is ready” in case of a second-wave.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in a televised interview to mark France's national day. FRANCE 24's International Affairs editor, Angela Diffley, gives her analysis.
During the first year of the COVID pandemic, 40 countries, mostly in Africa, reported a decline in HIV testing, vital to preventing the spread of the virus.
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation Tuesday as the rate of Covid-19 infections has been climbing once again in France. He announced that booster shots will be extended to those aged 50 and over from early December, and that the booster would become a requirement for health passes to remain valid. Macron also urged those not yet vaccinated to do so.
France marks its national day on Wednesday, July 14, after the annual military parade down the Champs-Élysées was cancelled last year due to the threat of Covid-19. The traditional parade on France's national day returns to the Champs-Élysées after a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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