The latest:

Thousands marched Saturday in cities across France to protest the COVID-19 health pass that is now required to access restaurants and cafés, cultural venues, sports arenas and long-distance travel.

For a sixth straight Saturday, opponents denounced what they see as a restriction of their freedom. Many criticized the measure, claiming the French government was implicitly making vaccines obligatory.

In Paris, four demonstrations were organized by different groups, and more than 200 protests were taking place elsewhere in French cities and towns. Last week, more than 200,000 marchers turned out.

The pass shows that someone is fully vaccinated, has had a recent