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Written question asked by Holly Lynch (Labour) on Thursday, 20 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 25 January 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

NHS Covid Pass: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans that his Department will be able to ensure that a NHS covid pass is available for 12 to 15 year olds, to evidence proof of vaccination and/or proof of recovery from covid-19.

Answer

Since 3 February 2022, children aged 12 years old and over can obtain a digital NHS COVID Pass for international travel. The pass is available via NHS.UK for those aged 12 years old and over and via the NHS App for those aged 13 years old and over. The digital NHS COVID Pass provides a record of COVID-19 vaccinations received and evidence of natural immunity for 180 days following a positive National Health Service polymerase chain reaction test.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108576
Session
2021-22
Related items
Subjects
Children Software NHS Vaccination Coronavirus NHS Covid Pass
Link
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