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France ramps up weekend COVID-19 vaccinations after slow start

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France flocked to vaccination centres on Sunday as the government stepped up inoculations against the coronavirus to ease the load on hospitals and stave off further restrictions.French authorities have come under criticism for the slow vaccination rollout, which has so far targeted the most vulnerable only.

About 3.58 million people of France's 67 million population have received a first jab compared to neighbouring Britain, which is nearing 23 million.While some European countries have resorted to sweeping national lockdowns to fight a resurgence in the virus spurred by new variants, France has opted for a less severe nightly curfew and the closure of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.The country continues to see cases rise,.

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