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'Swipe left for unvaxxed’: Vaccine status complicates the scene on dating apps

Some dating apps have adapted to Covid-19 by offering vaccination status displays, others bring together non-vaccinated users. © Studio Graphique France Médias Monde

Since the vaccine pass came into force in France, people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer meet up in bars, restaurants and cinemas – the ideal places for a date. On dating apps, an increasing number of users are posting their vaccination status. FRANCE 24 asked French users if the pandemic has changed their dating habits.

Love in the time of Covid is a complicated affair. In France, dating got trickier this week after a “vaccine pass” came into force on Monday. The new pass requires people aged 16 and above to show proof of vaccination (that is, three doses) to enter public places such as bars, restaurants and cinemas.

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