02:49A new round of yellow vest protests against French President Emanuel Macron's COVID-19 policies took place in Paris on Saturday, with police deployed in large numbers.
Several thousand protesters dressed in the movement's characteristic yellow clothing or vests could be seen marching through the city centre, while chanting slogans or drumming. A large contingent of police in riot gear monitored the procession.
The protesters gathered in defence of the public health and social services system, according to local media.
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, France has experienced a shortage of medical staff, with many employees resigning, taking sick leave, or being refused work due to not being vaccinated.
France: Heavy police presence as Yellow Vest protests continue in Paris
A new round of yellow vest protests against French President Emanuel Macron's COVID-19 policies took place in Paris on Saturday, with police deployed in large numbers.
Several thousand protesters dressed in the movement's characteristic yellow clothing or vests could be seen marching through the city centre, while chanting slogans or drumming. A large contingent of police in riot gear monitored the procession.
The protesters gathered in defence of the public health and social services system, according to local media.
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, France has experienced a shortage of medical staff, with many employees resigning, taking sick leave, or being refused work due to not being vaccinated.
A new round of yellow vest protests against French President Emanuel Macron's COVID-19 policies took place in Paris on Saturday, with police deployed in large numbers.
Several thousand protesters dressed in the movement's characteristic yellow clothing or vests could be seen marching through the city centre, while chanting slogans or drumming. A large contingent of police in riot gear monitored the procession.
The protesters gathered in defence of the public health and social services system, according to local media.
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, France has experienced a shortage of medical staff, with many employees resigning, taking sick leave, or being refused work due to not being vaccinated.