Due to the sharp drop in the number of deaths from Covid-19, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday (5) a “vaccination passport” – a digital or printed certificate to be issued For those who have taken all doses of an immunizing agent, have already developed antibodies or received a negative result in a virus detection test.
Citizens who hold the document will be able to attend Events without social distanceLike sports and concerts.
Initially, Johnson’s plan is to announce beta sites for “passport vaccination” testing:
- Liverpool Comedy Club;
- the semi-finals and finals of the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup final;
- Billiards Championships in Sheffield;
- Cinema;
- Nightclub;
- work event
- A racing competition.
Public transport and basic services will not be able to request the document.
“We are doing everything we can to enable the reopening of our country, so that people can return to the events, trips and other things they love as safely as possible,” the Prime Minister says. [nos locais-piloto] You will play an important role in making this happen. “
The plan to create a “vaccination passport” is facing resistance from politicians who want to put the measure to a vote.
Health experts in the country are also criticizing Johnson’s plan for fear of its existence ‘Discrimination’ (especially against those who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons).
In addition, they claim to the local press that The strategy can create a “false sense of security” for citizens.
Another danger presented by critics is The possibility of forging a “passport”. If this happens, the entire population will be at risk of coming into close contact with a person infected with the coronavirus.
Vaccination and fewer cases
On Saturday (3) the UK government recorded ten deaths due to Covid-19. This is the best number since September 2020 (watch the video below).
UK records 10 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours
Official data shows that too The country is the most advanced in vaccination in Europe: 31.3 million people have already been immunized (of whom 5 million have taken both doses). The indicator is equivalent to 54.3 doses per 100 people.
The UK target is to vaccinate everyone over the age of 50 by mid-April and, by the end of July, vaccinate 100% of adults.
