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Added on the 25/11/2021 14:24:33 - Copyright : Euronews EN
A rise in cases has prompted the policy reversal.
The move comes ahead of a full launch on July 1 of the scheme to facilitate pan-EU travel. The pass verifies COVID-19 status through vaccination, a recent negative test result, or proof of recovery from the virus.
The European Union reached a deal on Thursday on COVID-19 certificates designed to open up tourism across the 27-nation bloc this summer as a rapid pick-up of vaccinations allows widespread easing of coronavirus restrictions. The free certificate will take the form of a QR code on a smartphone or paper, letting authorities determine the status of a visitor based on records in their home EU country. The certificate would show if a person had received a vaccine, had a recent negative test or had immunity based on recovery.
Vice-President Schinas told Euronews that EU governments and the European Parliament will fast-track the approval in time for the summer season.
What does the pass allow you to do? What does it tell border control about you? And why is 'reciprocity' the new buzzword? Find out here.
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