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France to extend Covid state of emergency until July 2022

The current state of emergency law in France - allowing the government to impose coronavirus-related restrictions - is set to expire on November 15.

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The French government has proposed to extend the country's COVID-19 state of emergency until July 31 next year, reports Euronews

A draft law for the extension will be submitted to France's parliament for a vote, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday.

The current state of emergency bill in France - allowing the government to impose coronavirus-related restrictions - is set to expire on November 15.

Under current rules, citizens must use a COVID-19 health pass to access bars, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, and other venues.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Attal told reporters that the extended state of emergency would help France deal with the health crisis.

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