Ministers rule out coronavirus vaccine passports - News Summed Up

Ministers rule out coronavirus vaccine passports


Nadhim Zahawi ruled out the prospect of state-issued documentation showing whether someone has had a coronavirus vaccine. Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi today ruled out the introduction of vaccine passportsMr Zahawi revealed the UK's vaccination drive almost hit 1,000 jabs every minute at one point yesterdayDowning Street has repeatedly stressed that it has no plans to introduce vaccine passports. But critics believe the documents should be resisted because they could lead to discrimination against people who have not had a vaccine. Asked whether the Government is considering issuing vaccine passports, Mr Zahawi told Sophy Ridge on Sky News: 'No, we're not. He said: 'The limiting factor is vaccine supply, so vaccine supply remains finite.


Source: The Nation February 07, 2021 13:52 UTC



Loading...
Loading...
  

Loading...