Live Covid updates for Yorkshire as first vaccine passport launched in the UK
The UK’s first vaccine certification technology has been launched
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The UK s first vaccine passport has been launched by an independent healthcare management app.
The vaccine certification technology for iOS users displays whether a patient is sufficiently protected from Covid-19 12 days following the second vaccine dose.
A version for Android users is expected to launch over the coming weeks.
It comes after prime minister Boris Johnson announced a new anti-viral taskforce at the latest press conference.
The new team has been tasked with supercharging the UK s search for anti-viral medications which could be used to treat Covid-19 at home.
Covid recap for Leeds as vaccine passports reportedly coming next month
Reports suggest Boris Johnson is keen for coronavirus vaccine passports to be ready for May 17
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The UK could launch coronavirus vaccine passports as early as next month, reports suggest.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to be keen for the passports to be ready for May 17 - when lockdown restrictions are set to ease further as part of the government s roadmap.
Government officials discussed the matter with top figures in the travel industry yesterday (April 21), reports the Mirror and the Telegraph.
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