Passports to show that you have had both doses of your Covid vaccine could be implemented from the end of the month if approved by MSPs.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced during her statement to the Scottish Parliament earlier today that members will debate and vote for the introduction of vaccine passports across the country.
It is proposed that people will have to show a vaccine certification in a number of different settings including nightclubs, gigs, and large outdoor events.
Other hospitality venues such as pubs, bars, and restaurants will not be required to ask for certification.
This news comes as the FM also announced that cases across Scotland have risen by 80 per cent in a week.
Those with a positve coronavirus test had jumped from 312 on August 20 to 629 today, and the rise in patients requiring intensive care has risen more slowly from 34 to 59.
This was suggested to be in relation to schools starting back last month.
Speaking at Holyrood, Ms Sturgeon said: "The Scottish Government has made it clear that we do not believe that vaccination certification should ever be a requirement for any key services or in settings where people have no choice over attendance – for example, public transport, education, access to medical services or shops. We continue to hold to that position.
"But we do consider that limited use of vaccine certification could help to control the spread of the virus, as we head into the autumn and winter.
"For any decision of this nature to have an impact before winter, we would have to take and implement it quickly. However, I recognise that it is a significant decision so, in my view, it should be expressly authorised by Parliament.
"I, therefore, propose, subject to the Presiding Officer’s agreement, that we have a full debate and vote on this matter next week.
"To help prepare for it, I will set out now what the Government - after much consideration - has concluded would be appropriate."
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