Covid: United Kingdom renounces vaccine passport

“We should not do things to make them do things. Thus the British health minister formalized the government’s relinquishment on the subject of vaccine passports to access nightclubs and other busy places in England.

According to Sajid David, who was speaking on the BBC, this document would be superfluous in the face of the success of the vaccination campaign against Kovid. “I never liked the idea of ​​asking people to show me their papers. […] To do what is just a regular activity,” he told the TV station. “While we have seen it as it should have been, and we should reserve it as a possible option, I am happy to say that we will not continue with our Vaccine Passport project,” he said.

81% of the population is vaccinated

The change comes as the executive this week reiterated its intention to present vaccination certificates at the end of September for those entering stadiums or nightclubs. He then drew strong criticism from the nightlife sector and members of the conservative majority, as well as the opposition.

Sajid Javid estimated that such a measure was not needed, given the high rate of vaccination in the United Kingdom, despite the daily number of positive cases being around 40,000 in recent days. About 81% of the population over the age of 16 received two doses.

Scotland going against the grain

Since each of the country’s constituent nations has jurisdiction over anti-Covid restrictions, Scotland has decided to introduce a vaccination certificate for access to nightclubs and certain events from 1 October, in order to prevent an increase in responsible cases . the school year. Prime Minister Boris Johnson should, in the coming days, extend his battle plan in the fight against the coronavirus for the duration of the winter.

According to the British press, mass vaccination should be the main focus, with decisions on the deployment of a booster program and the possible administration of vaccines to young people aged 12 to 15 years. Sajid Javid also announced his intention to remove the obligation “as soon as possible” for double-vaccinated travelers from some countries to undergo an expensive PCR test two days after their arrival in England.