The Scottish government said it will “switch off” its COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme for domestic use, saying it would “no longer be appropriate” as free testing has been scrapped.
Under the mandatory vaccine passport scheme, which came into effect in October 2021, Scots had to show their vaccination status before entering a nightclub or attending a large event, such as some concerts and football matches.
While the mandatory scheme came to an end on Feb. 28, the vaccine passport app remained operational, allowing businesses to use it on a voluntary basis if they wished to do so.
But on April 19, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the domestic function of the app would be “switched off,” as it “would no longer be appropriate” for businesses and venues to continue using it after free universal testing was scrapped the day before.
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