LONDON: The authorities in the UK have decided not to ask for a vaccine passport to enter the nightclub and other crowded events in the UK, the British Health Secretary said Sunday, opening the way in the midst of conflicts from several supporters of the conservative government in parliament.
Health Minister Sajid Javid said the government had faced the idea of a vaccine passport for now but could reconsider the decision if the Covid-19 case rose exponentially once more.
U-turns came only a few days after the government’s vaccine minister and cultural secretary suggested that the vaccine passport still be needed, despite fostering opposition from parliamentarians.
In particular, members of the useful conservative party have objected to the passport as an unacceptable burden on business and violations of human rights.
The idea requires people to show evidence of vaccination or a recent negative test for Covid-19 is not convenient for many people in the UK, where people are generally not required to carry identification documents.
Other European nations use similar documents that indicate the vaccination status of people as a way to reopen the community – although the rules vary greatly.
Each of the 16 German states has a slightly different rule of what is needed, but in general, people are asked to show a negative test, vaccine or recovery certificate before being allowed to participate in the room in the room, drink or dance.
Pass is needed in France while visiting bars, cafes, restaurants, museums, and other places where the public gathered and for long distance trips on the bus, train and plane.
In Italy, where Disco has not reopened since the start of Pandemi, called Passes Green needed to eat indoors, attend a concert or for domestic trips by train, bus, plane or ferry, although local transportation is excluded.
UK Ditches plans for vaccine passports in crowded places
