The UK is reportedly planning to test “coronavirus status confirmations” within the next few weeks to determine whether people can return to mass gatherings such as concerts, sporting events and nightclubs.
The Associated Press reports that the trials will gather evidence on how various factors influencing events, such as ventilation and social distance, could resume major events, citing UK authorities. People attending such events in April and May should be tested for the coronavirus before and after attending.
British officials are also investigating COVID-19 passports that will show whether someone has been vaccinated, recently received a COVID-19 test or has some form of immunity to the virus due to illness or vaccination, reports AP.
The tickets may include the use of an app or physical notes for those who do not have access to technology.
British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston told reporters: “the earliest pilots will almost certainly not involve any elements of certification”, and will rather test before and after events. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to share more details about the plan on Monday, the AP reported.
“We are doing everything in our power to make the reopening of our country possible, so that people can return as safely as possible to the events, travel and other things they love, and these reviews will play an important role in making this possible. happens, “Johnson said. , according to the AP.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK has confirmed more than 4.3 million cases of coronavirus and more than 126,000 deaths, leaving it as the country with the largest impact. To date, more than 35 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered.
The idea of coronavirus passports has been a topic of debate in the US, and many GOP legislators have opposed it. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki
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However, it was reported last week that the White House is working with private companies to develop a standard of vaccine evidence. The Washington Post reports that the initiative will include free programs that can display a scannable code similar to that of an airline boarding pass.