14 May 2018 | 05:25 PM UTC
France: Healthcare workers to march in Paris May 15
Healthcare workers plan to march May 15 in Paris to demand improvements to the health system; localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Healthcare workers in Paris are planning a demonstration on Tuesday, May 15, to demand improvements to France’s healthcare system. A march will begin at 13:00 (local time) at the Esplanade des Invalides and conclude at the Ministry of Health. An increased security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected surrounding the march route. The event is expected to remain peaceful.
Advice
Individuals in Paris are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.