BREAKING: Government scraps plans for "covid passports" at nightclubs and crowded events

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COVID passports are to be required for gigs and nightclubs in Wales from next month, the country’s First Minister has announced.Mark Drakeford said the ruling comes about because nightclubs are “inherently and intrinsically higher risk venues.”The new rules, which will come into effect from October 11, mean music fans and those attending nightclubs need to provide proof of an NHS COVID Pass – either of full vaccination or proof of a negative lateral flow test within 48 hours of the event – to

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Health Minister Sajid Javid confirmed Sunday to the BBC that England will not go forward with plans to require proof of vaccination in nightclubs and other spaces.

coronavirus vaccine passports in order to gain entry into nightclubs and large events in England has now been scrapped.The scheme, which was met with backlash from industry leaders when it was first announced back July, was confirmed to be going ahead earlier this month. However, health secretary Sajid Javid has now confirmed the government has decided not to move forward with it.“I’m pleased to say we will not be going ahead,” Javid told BBC News.

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