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It is possible that drinking beer will soon be done against a vaccine certificate. PHOTO: Reuters
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Boris Johnson suggests that people without a vaccine or test should not be allowed in pubs
In order to facilitate the adoption of the European vaccination passport by the summer, the European Parliament decided on Wednesday to speed up its approval using the urgent procedure (Article 163).
Some plenary speakers stressed the need for strict safeguards to protect personal and medical data and stressed that those who have not been vaccinated should not be discriminated against.
The EU Green Digital Certificate, which will allow safe and free movement during a pandemic, may contain information on whether the passenger has been vaccinated, whether he or she has recently received a negative test result, as well as information on recovery from COVID-19 infection. .
The British government is considering allowing pubs to require customers to provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test to drink beer. The idea was shared by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in parliament and sparked a heated debate.
MEPs warned that this could discriminate against certain sections of the population, such as young people who have not yet received an invitation for a first dose, or members of minorities, among whom the vaccination campaign is slower due to religious beliefs. The idea was also criticized by professional organizations of restaurateurs and pub owners, who described it as inapplicable.
Johnson had to reassure that vaccination passports would be introduced after all adults received their doses, not in mid-April, when breweries are expected to be allowed to open only their summer gardens. The prime minister stressed that a mobile phone application is being developed to inform whether a person has been vaccinated, survived COVID, or has a recent negative test to enable more businesses to resume work safely.
For some professions, such as first-line medics and social workers, vaccination is even being considered as part of the mandatory safety protocol.
Although the number of cases in the UK is declining and 28 million have already been vaccinated, the authorities are reluctant to loosen the measures before everyone over the age of 18 is vaccinated. A £ 5,000 fine for insignificant travel abroad is also expected to be imposed on Monday to deny Islanders a holiday abroad as they could introduce new, more dangerous mutations.
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