Thousands protest against vaccinations and Covid passes in France

Marchers chanted “Liberty!” and carried signs denouncing a “medical dictatorship” and Mr Macron

Anti-vaccine protesters march during a rally in Strasbourg. Picture: AP

Thousands of people have marched in France to protest against mandatory vaccinations for health care workers and Covid-19 passes that will be required in order to enter restaurants and other venues.

A march in Paris led by a far-right, anti-vaccine politician drew an unusually sizable crowd, swelled by anger over the new virus rules French president Emmanuel Macron announced this week.