Britain To Unveil Pilot Program On Vaccine Passports

April 4, 2021 Business, Coronavirus

The UK government says it plans to trial Covid-19 passports at snooker tournaments, comedy clubs and soccer matches over the coming weeks. As the country reopens, ministers hope the “covid-status certification” system will allow those who are vaccinated, have had a recent negative test or a positive test within six months to return to theaters, football matches, cinemas and other events.

Several countries consider some form of Covid-19 status verification as a viable way to make it quick and easy for individuals to attend events or board flights, but critics are worried the passports will harm fundamental freedoms and risk discrimination. The UK pilot, which will be discussed in detail Monday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will test the effectiveness and transmission risks of the government’s reopening plan and starts on April 16.

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Britain ponders how to use vaccine passports, coronavirus tests and other measures to let people safely attend mass gatherings at sports stadiums, nightclubs and concerts. https://t.co/SfSCx9hWC2

— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) April 4, 2021