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Nigel Nelson & Ellen Kirwin

Boris Johnson to announce trials of the controversial vaccine passports

It has been reported that certain events across the country will trial the new coronavirus vaccine passports.

According to The Mirror, Boris Johnson is set to announce that the trials of covid-19 vaccine passports for sports events, big festivals and nightclubs will start next week.

He will also outline that if the trial is successful, a national rollout will start in June.

It is thought that the Covid -Status Certificates will be available both digitally on an app and on paper signed by a GP.

The passports will act as proof the holder has been vaccinated, has immunity from having previously had Covid or has tested negative.

A positive antibody test in the last six months will also be enough to prove previous exposure.

Work is still going on to give passport exemptions to those who cannot be vaccinated, such as pregnant women or those who struggle with repeat tests.

Whitehall sources were unable to say how long the passports would be needed but they are intended to be temporary.

There is currently no plans to enforce passports in pubs, shops and restaurants.

But after they are allowed to reopen indoor areas from May 17, new restrictions, including passports could later be introduced.

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