Nightclubs and large events advised to ask for vaccine passports
Nightclubs and other large event organisers are being advised they should ask for proof that people have had their jabs.
Confirming that most Covid rules in England will be lifted on 19 July, Health Secretary Sajid Javid encouraged event organisers to require attendees to show so-called vaccine passports.
They show a person has natural immunity after contracting Covid, that they are double-jabbed or tested negative.
They are available through the NHS app.
However, the government's guidance is not mandatory meaning organisers would not be legally required to follow it.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson said: "As a matter of social responsibility we're urging nightclubs and other venues with large crowds to make use of the NHS Covid pass, which shows proof of vaccination, a recent negative test or natural immunity as a means of entry."
In written guidance published after the press conference, the government said it "reserves the right" to force venues to require people to show their vaccine passport in order to be allowed in.
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>the government said it "reserves the right" to force venues to require people to show their vaccine passport