Protesters opposed to COVID measures clash with police in Paris

Far-right activists and members of the yellow vest movement were part of the rally in Paris against a health pass bill.

Anti-vaccination protesters and other demonstrators against COVID-19 restrictions in France clashed with the police in central Paris on Saturday, leading anti-riot forces to use tear gas, BTM Television reported. Far-right activists and members of France’s yellow vest movement were part of the rally in Paris against a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and other venues and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all healthcare workers. Beyond Paris, protests were expected to take place in cities such as Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse.