Protesters in France denounce COVID health pass rules for fifth weekend

Protesters march against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination and the use of health passes to restaurants, bars, trains and planes in Nice, France, August 14, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

PARIS (Reuters) -Protesters have marched in cities across France for a fifth consecutive weekend against rules compelling them to show a COVID-19 health pass for daily activities, but in lesser numbers than a week ago.

Crowds rallied through the streets of Paris, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier and other towns, waving placards reading "Pass=Apartheid" and chanting "Freedom, freedom".