Still, there are pockets of resistance by those who see it as a violation of civil liberties or have concerns about vaccine safety. Denmark pioneered vaccine passes with little resistance. Belgium will require a vaccine certificate to attend outdoor events with more than 1,500 people by mid-August and indoor events by September. In France and Italy, demonstrations against vaccine passes or virus restrictions in general are bringing together otherwise unlikely allies, often from the political extremes. Many say vaccine pass requirements are a source of inequality that will further divide society, and they draw uneasy historic parallels.

Source: thestar August 01, 2021 06:45 UTC