Boris Johnson said that he expected boosters to become the “norm” for international travelPeople who have not had a booster jab will be denied entry to large venues and the right to quarantine-free international travel under plans being considered by ministers. On Tuesday ministers discussed plans to make third jabs a mandatory requirement for vaccine passports amid concern that the vaccine programme is stalling. SponsoredSajid Javid, the health secretary, is one of the strongest proponents of the plans, which were discussed by ministers at a meeting of the government’s Covid-O committee on Monday. While a final decision is yet to be made, government sources said they believe the move is inevitable. Boris Johnson said this week that he expects boosters to become the “norm” for international travel and ministers believe that domestic restrictions will follow suit.

Source: The Times January 06, 2022 12:07 UTC