‘I never thought this would happen in France’: day one of showing Covid vaccine pass
Showing a health pass or negative PCR test is obligatory if people want to access cultural venues
There are teething troubles on day one of France's controversial health pass for accessing public places. Outside Montpellier's main art gallery, the Musee Fabre, a security guard squints at a visitor's smartphone. I can't see your pass," he says. The visitor tries shielding it from the severe Mediterranean sun: I don't see anything either. I can't even see whether my phone's unlocked or not."
From Wednesday, showing either a health pass, or proof of a negative PCR test dated to within 48 hours, is obligatory in France for anyone wishing to access any cultural or leisure facilities with a capacity of more than 50 people. This includes cinemas, art galleries, libraries, museums, sports centres and work-related events. Cafes, restaurants and trains will fall under the measures at the beginning of August.
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