The validity of corona vaccination certificates changes with the new infection protection law. This redefines who is considered basic immunized.
Frankfurt – Before most of the anti-Corona measures were lifted in the spring of this year, the issue of basic immunization was a dominant topic. Hardly any area of society could do without admission restrictions in the form of 3G, 2G or even 2G + rules. A corresponding mobile app, which certified citizens: within their basic immunization, it became a constant companion for restaurant visits or participation in events during the pandemic.
When the new infection protection law negotiated by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP) comes into force on 1 October this year with the new corona rules, the provision on who is considered basic immunized will be renewed.
Millions of corona vaccination certificates will expire soon – who’s interested?
According to the Federal Ministry of Health, vaccination certificates issued after two vaccinations are only valid until September 30, 2022 as proof of a complete vaccination. A booster vaccination (ie a third vaccination) is generally required from 1 October to be considered “fully vaccinated”.
Corona vaccination certificates are expiring – in individual cases two vaccinations are sufficient to be considered basic immunizations
According to the current status, a basic corona immunization is still available until September 30 in the following cases:
- after three single vaccinations
- after two single vaccinations
- after a single vaccination:
plus positive antibody test before the first vaccination OR
plus a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected by a PCR test before the first vaccination OR
plus a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected by a PCR test after the first vaccination; 28 days must have passed since the test. - Source: Federal Ministry of Health
From the 1st October Citizens are considered “fully vaccinated” in the following cases:
- after three individual vaccinations (the last individual vaccination must have been carried out at least three months after the second individual vaccination)
- after two single vaccinations:
plus positive antibody test before the first vaccination OR
plus a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected by a PCR test before the second vaccination OR
plus a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected by a PCR test after the second vaccination; 28 days must have passed since the test - Source: Federal Ministry of Health
With the onset of the cold season, it can be assumed that the population will become more aware of the daily number of corona cases and incidences. Corona antibody research offers new hope in the fight against the currently predominant omicron variant.
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