A government source confirmed information from several regional press titles on Thursday, July 1, that the government is preparing legislation to make vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory for caregivers.
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The executive has been considering such a requirement for nursing home and hospital staff for a few days, especially if the target of 80 per cent vaccinated is not met “by September.”
This timetable, according to Le Parisien, Sud Ouest, or Le Progrès, could be brought forward following a broad consultation led by Prime Minister Jean Castex. A bill would then be debated in Parliament by the end of July, or, more likely, in September, given the inflexible legal deadlines.
At the same time, Jean Castex sent a letter to the associations of local elected representatives and the presidents of parliamentary groups on Thursday, requesting their opinions by next Tuesday.
“The vaccination coverage of nursing populations remains generally insufficient”, said the Prime Minister who also says he wants to open the “debate on the obligation”. while adding… “You will also indicate to me if you consider that this obligation deserves to be extended more widely,” Jean Castex wrote in a letter.
Jean Castex also suggests considering mechanisms to encourage vaccination and broadening the scope of the health pass.
Lastly, “the question of strengthening isolation obligations for people with the disease seems to me to be discussed again”, the Prime Minister said.
As the coronavirus declines in France, medical officials warn of the possibility of a fourth wave due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
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On Wednesday, June 30, the Hospital Federation of France stated that it supports “compulsory vaccination of health professionals and all those in contact with patients,” even if this means considering legislative measures.
Professor Jean-François Delfraissy, President of the Scientific Council, also admitted to “considering” this obligation after previously being “against.”
