At this stage only those with NHS proof of vaccination will not have to isolate when arriving in England from amber countries
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08 Jul 2021
/ 17:42
LONDON. The UK government said it would not accept any proof of vaccination apart from the NHS app or certificate.
Following the announcement by the UK Transport Minister regarding the lifting of the quarantine requirement from 19 July, the government said it won't recognise those vaccinated outside the UK and would not accept any proof of vaccination apart from the NHS app or certificate.
The move is likely to cause a backlash from UK citizens living abroad who have been vaccinated in their countries of residence, often with the same vaccines as used by the NHS.
According to The Guardian, A Department for Transport source confirmed that those vaccinated abroad would not be able to prove their vaccine status and must quarantine on arrival in the UK.
They added, however, that the rule was only “phase one” and that work was ongoing to recognise foreign certification.
Source: The Guardian
The move is likely to cause a backlash from UK citizens living abroad who have been vaccinated in their countries of residence, often with the same vaccines as used by the NHS.
According to The Guardian, A Department for Transport source confirmed that those vaccinated abroad would not be able to prove their vaccine status and must quarantine on arrival in the UK.
They added, however, that the rule was only “phase one” and that work was ongoing to recognise foreign certification.
Source: The Guardian
