Booster jab needed for large events in future, says UK health minister

Britain intends to extend its COVID-19 pass to include a booster jab once all adults have had "a reasonable chance" to get their third vaccination, health minister Sajid Javid said on Monday.

By :  migrator
Update: 2021-12-13 16:48 GMT
UK health minister (Image Courtesy: Reuters)

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From Wednesday, subject to parliament's approval on Tuesday, Britons will need to show a negative lateral flow test to enter nightclubs and large events, with an exemption for those who are double vaccinated.

"Once all adults have had a reasonable chance to get their booster jab, we intend to change this exemption to require a booster dose," Javid told parliament.

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