He also added that the government wants it Rescind the obligation to conduct PCR tests for coronavirus “as soon as possible” upon return from some countries.

We should not do something just because of a fact or because others do it, and we should properly consider every possible action. I never liked the idea of ​​telling people that they needed to show documents or something else to do what was just a daily activity, but it was right to have a proper look at it. Javid told BBC News: We’ve looked at it right and while we should keep it in reserve as a potential option, I’m happy to say we won’t continue with the passport vaccine plans.

Resigning from England’s COVID certificate scheme is very surprising because Just a week ago, one of Javid’s MPs, Deputy Vaccination Minister Nadim Al-Zahawi, said the exact opposite. – that it will be required not only to enter the nightclubs, which have been announced for a long time, but also for other mass events.

The withdrawal from vaccine certification applies only to England. Scottish authorities confirmed on Friday that it will be required for nightclubs and mass events from 1 October.

In turn, in an interview with Sky News, Javid said that The requirements for a PCR-type test should not be maintained for longer than necessary.

“We have many lines of defense and of course we still want to be very careful and there are some things that – when it comes to travel, for example – that should still be in place. But PCR testing is required after coming back to the UK from some countries – I want to try to get rid of them. as soon as possible ”

– He said.

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He indicated that he did not intend to make that decision now, but I have already asked officials to investigate the possibility of lifting this obligation.

Coronavirus testing on arrival in the UK is mandatory for everyone. People returning from countries where there is a so-called green list must take one test whether they have been vaccinated or not. When returning from Yellow List countries, vaccinated persons must take one test and non-vaccinated persons for two, and return from Red List countries will be subject to two tests and a paid hotel quarantine, regardless of vaccinations.