In Nice alone, between 10,000 and 20,000 people were said to have taken part.

 

Tension between security forces and demonstrators occurred in Lyon, the third largest city in the country.

 

On Thursday, France's Constitutional Council approved the controversial compulsory vaccination of health workers as well as the so-called health pass, which provides information about a negative coronavirus test or vaccination against Covid-19. Both are intended to help contain the coronavirus pandemic.

 

This was the fourth weekend in a row of protests. A week ago, the authorities had already counted more than 200,000 participants nationwide.

 

The digital health pass is already required in France at the cinema or at major events. From Monday, it will also be required to visit restaurants and bars and when travelling by plane or long-distance train.