England does not proceed with the introduction of vaccination certificate | Abroad

“We’ve now looked closely at it and while we should keep it as a possible option, I’m happy to say we’re not going ahead with it,” Javid told the BBC about the criticized plan. He also said he wanted to stop “as soon as possible” with the mandatory corona tests before and after a foreign trip.

His colleague Nadhim Zahawi, the Vaccination Minister, said less than a week ago that the vaccination passports would be a fact by the end of September. By then, all adults would have had the chance to be fully vaccinated. More than 80 percent of Britons aged 16 and over have already had their vaccinations.

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Javid’s announcement comes just days before a press conference by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He will announce on Tuesday how the corona virus will be dealt with in the fall and winter. Presumably, statements will be made about the so-called booster shot, an extra corona shot for fully vaccinated.

The decision of the government in London only applies to England. In Scotland, the plans for vaccination passports are being continued. There, the government agreed on Thursday with the plan to make these proofs mandatory for visitors to, among other things, nightclubs and music festivals. The measure will apply from October 1.

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