France meets its target for 10 million first shots of COVID vaccine

More than 10 million people in France have now received a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the government's target for that number reached a week ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday.

France is hoping a ramp-up of its vaccination campaign along with a month-long nationwide lockdown in place since last weekend will help it regain control over the latest outbreak. Castex spoke to reporters about the 10-million mark after a visit to a vaccination center.