Who is affected by the vaccination card?

People who can benefit from a vaccination permit as of Monday 24 January are:

Individuals over 16 years of age who can justify a full vaccination schedule;

People who have had COVID-19 in the past six months and have a certificate of recovery.

From now on, negative antigen tests or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test It will no longer be accepted In places where a vaccination permit is required.

For children between the ages of 12 and 15, the health card remains valid.

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Where will the vaccination card be required?

Many places are affected. Here is a list (not exhaustive) of places that require this certification: restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, cinemas, recreational activities, stadiums, theatre, museums, performance halls, etc.

A vaccination permit will also be required on long-distance trains (TGV, night trains, intercity trains) and interregional coaches. Persons without a vaccination permit will still be able to use this means of transportation in the event of a force majeure family or health reason, providing evidence of a negative PCR or antigen test result.

The vaccination card rule does not apply to health institutions, for which a health permit is sufficient: hospitals, clinics, EHPAD (accommodation institution for dependent elderly), medical-social institutions, etc.

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