From today in Scotland a negative lateral flow test which has been registered online will be accepted in place of a vaccine passport across in venues across the country.
Just two months after the vaccination passport scheme was put into place the rules are being changed starting from today.
Now the public can enter a premises that requires a vaccination passport with a negative lateral flow test.
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The test must be taken up to 24 hours before entering and has to be registered online which will give you confirmation to gain entry.
The negative result can be used regardless of a persons vaccination status to enter nightclubs and larger capacity events.
Previously anyone attending any events listed below would require proof of being double jabbed to gain entry.
- late night premises with music, which serve alcohol at any time between midnight and 5am and have a designated place for dancing for customers
- indoor events (unseated) with 500 or more people
- outdoor events (unseated) with 4,000 or more people
- any event with 10,000 or more people
The change in rules will mean that individuals who have received a vaccine not yet registered by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory (MHRA) will be able to access scheme covered venues.
Additionally, those who have had difficulty accessing their vaccination record will now be able use a negative test to gain entry.
Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes at a speech to MSP's at parliament last week and reasoned the change by highlighting the importance of regular testing to help keep Scotland's cases under control.
When announcing the changes, the First Minister said: “This change makes it possible for people who cannot be vaccinated, or who are not yet fully protected, to make use of the scheme. That will I know be welcomed.
"The new rule will also, we hope, encourage the greater use of regular lateral flow testing and it will still meet our aim of reducing the risk of transmission, within higher risk venues."
