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Covid vaccine passports could discriminate, experts warn – BBC News
They are ‘feasible’ but need to meet 12 tests before being brought in, the Royal Society says.
By Rachel SchraerHealth reporter
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image captionNHS vaccination cards remind people to have their second jab – but do not act as a passport
Covid-19 vaccine passports are “feasible” but not until we know more about how long immunity lasts, experts have said.
And they have the potential to discriminate against the young, pregnant or those who can’t have the jab for medical reasons.
This must be factored into any such scheme before launching, according to a Royal Society…
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