Vaccine passports to be introduced in England

From 15 December, Covid certificates or a negative lateral flow test will be required to attend many concerts in an attempt to combat Omicron variant

Boris Johnson
UK prime minister Boris Johnson

Vaccine passports and facemasks will be required in order to attend concerts in England as part of tougher restrictions unveiled by the government in response to the Omicron variant.

Speaking at a hastily arranged press conference in Downing Street, prime minister Boris Johnson said the rapid increase in infections meant it was necessary to implement its “Plan B” measures to combat the spread of the virus.

The new rules, he said, would “help to keep these events and venues open…

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