Covid-19 Certification System Confirmed For The UK

Covid-19 Certification System Confirmed For The UK The Prime Minister has confirmed that a Covid-19 certification system will be developed for use in the UK.

According to the Government, the system, which will be developed over the coming months, could allow ‘higher-risk settings’ to be opened up more safely and with more participants.

Covid status will be determined by having full vaccination, a recent negative test, or having natural immunity following a previous infection.

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The certificate could be used both domestically and internationally as the government investigate ways to safely permit mass gatherings in the UK, whilst also reducing border restrictions for international travellers.

At the Downing Street press conference on Monday giving the required 7-day notice period for the introduction of stage two of the ‘roadmap’, the Prime Minister said there was “absolutely no question” of people having to show a vaccine passport to go to the pub or hairdresser when lockdown eases on April 12th nor will it be used for essential shops or public transport.

Indeed, it was stated that at this stage the government are not planning for this situation to change for stage three of the easing of measures on May 17th.

The NHS is working on providing the means to demonstrate Covid status through both digital and non-digital routes.

In addition, the government is putting on a series of pilot events during April and May to trial the new system.

Initially, pilot events will check Covid status through testing alone, but in later pilots vaccination and acquired immunity are expected to be alternative ways to demonstrate status.

The programme will be run across a range of venues and activity types, including the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield and the Circus nightclub in Liverpool, with the aim of admitting a crowd of up to 20,000 to Wembley for the FA Cup final on May 15th.

These pilot events will explore how different approaches to social distancing, ventilation and test-on-entry protocols could ease opening and maximise participation.

The first phase of pilot events is set to include:

  • 16 April: Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool - 300 people (indoor seated)
  • 18 April: FA Cup Semi-Final - Wembley - 4k people (outdoor seated)
  • 17 April - 3 May: Snooker World Championships, Sheffield Crucible Theatre, up to 1K people/day (indoor seated)
  • 23-25 April: Luna Outdoor Cinema, Liverpool, 1K people (outdoor seated)
  • 24-25 April: 3x10k runs at Hatfield Park, 3K runners and 3K spectators/event (outdoor, mass participation run)
  • 25 April: Carabao Cup Final, Wembley - 8K spectators (outdoor, seated)
  • 28 April: Business Event, Liverpool - 1K people (indoor, seated and mixing)
  • 30 April: Circus Nightclub, Liverpool - 3K people (indoor club night)
  • 15 May: FA Cup Final, Wembley, London - 21K people (outdoor, seated)