Stock Photo: GettyPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the Government will be issuing Covid-19 vaccine passports to allow Kiwis to travel around the world. In Britain, the Royal Society has warned of the potential of vaccine passports to restrict the freedoms of some individuals, or to create a distinction between individuals based on health status. The New Zealand travel bubble was suspended for eight weeks from July 24. Across the ditch, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia would introduce vaccine passports for international travellers. We will put in place a digital vaccination authentication at the border."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 08, 2021 20:48 UTC