Potential restrictions are a possibility once more in France as the Delta variant of the coronavirus surges, just three days after the country opened up its nightclubs for the first time in 16 months. Authorities could also start charging money for some virus tests, which up to now have been free for everyone on French territory. Expand Close A French vaccination centre (AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A French vaccination centre (AP)Any new measures are likely to be relatively mild for now, but are aimed at reminding France that the pandemic is not over yet. France has vaccinated 40% of its population and vaccines are widely available for anyone aged 12 and over. Expand Close The Delta variant is gaining ground in France (AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The Delta variant is gaining ground in France (AP)Parisian Laurent Queige called it “a liberation, an immense happiness”.

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 09:00 UTC