Nicola Sturgeon’s plans to introduce vaccine passport checks at nightclubs and other ‘large venues’ are not going without criticism, both from opposition parties and from Scottish businesses. But will this be enough?
We should rejoice at the pictures of Michael Gove enjoying himself on a night out in Aberdeen. It will make it that much harder for him to resume his advocacy of vaccine passports.
I've written a piece for Mail+ about why the PM should shelve his plans for vaccine passports. Unlikely, given that Nicola Sturgeon has just announced Scotland will be introducing them, but let's hope Boris grows a pair.
In the latest episode of London Calling, James Delingpole and I express disbelief that Boris still wants to introduce vaccine passports and look forward to a return of the old Michael Gove following his night on the tiles.
The Govt has decided to press on with plans to introduce vaccine passports for large indoor venues in spite of the now overwhelming evidence that being double jabbed doesn't prevent you catching COVID-19 or passing it on.
Denmark officials say remaining lockdown restrictions will be lifted next month as Covid no longer poses "a critical threat" to the country, but have warned they could be reintroduced if matters change for the worse.
Hamburg businesses have been told they are allowed to bar unvaccinated residents from using their services. Those that don't will be forced to continue enforcing other restrictive policies.
A leaked letter from Government lawyers reveals that "no final policy decision has yet been taken" on introducing vaccine passports in nightclubs and other 'large venues', sparking confusion over the Government's plans.
Brits who have had two doses of a Covid vaccine are as likely to spread the Delta variant as those who are unvaccinated, according to a new study. So why is the Government still considering introducing vaccine passports?
Vaccine passports are back in Israel due to fears over the Delta variant. From today, Israelis over the age of three must show proof of Covid vaccination or of a negative test to be allowed into indoor public spaces.
