As COVID-19 cases surge across Europe, countries are reimposing restrictions on travel and public gatherings. The United Kingdom has added France to its “red list” of countries, meaning that all travel from France will be banned except for essential reasons. Germany is also considering adding France to its list of high-risk countries.
France has been experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with more than 100,000 cases per day in recent weeks. The country has also struggled with vaccine uptake, with only 54% of the population fully vaccinated.
In addition to the travel restrictions, France has implemented a series of new measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. These include a requirement for vaccine passports for all cultural and leisure venues, as well as a requirement for health workers to be fully vaccinated by September 15.