French Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Demonstrations in Paris

French Police used tear gas to disperse a demonstration protesting the restrictive measures to prevent the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, in central Paris, according to "Novosti".

Demonstrators took to streets in Paris protesting the restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Police used tear gas after the protesters began to provoke law enforcement officers. The demonstrators began chanting "Freedom!" and throwing bottles at the police.

On July 12, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a series of new restrictive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. He announced the expansion of the use of a health pass for access to restaurants, bars, trains and planes from the beginning of August.

All venues accommodating more than 50 people already require proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test, including museums, cinemas and swimming pools.

All workers in the health care sector are required to start getting vaccinated by Sept. 15 or risk suspension. Also, a “health pass” is required to enter all restaurants, trains, planes and some other public venues.