What: People will have to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test to enter shopping centres and restaurants in France starting in August.

Why is it important: The new regulation might have an important impact on traffic and sales, pushing further customers to shop online.

Starting 21 July, people over age 12 will be required to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter concerts, theatres and amusement parks in the country. In August, the requirement will be extended by law to cafés, restaurants, shopping centres, hospitals and retirement homes as well as airplanes, trains and buses for long trips. The government will consider extending the requirement to other activities, depending on how the situation evolves.

Macron also announced that workers in hospitals and retirement homes will be required to get a vaccination by 15 September or face sanctions, which were not specified.

France to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination to Enter Shopping Malls