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7 European countries start issuing digital Covid certificates

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The European Union’s digital vaccine passport system began operating in seven European countries from June 1, before officially going into use for all 27 member countries on July 1.
A digital Covid certificate is an electronic confirmation that a person has been vaccinated against Covid-19, has tested negative within 72 hours, or has recovered from infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Travelers who can demonstrate one of these three criteria will not be required to undergo testing or quarantine. Digital Covid certificates are currently accepted in Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, and Poland.

Photo by Nytimes This certificate has a QR code, which can be stored on a mobile phone or printed on paper. These are the efforts of the European Union (EU) in promoting activities to recover the tourism industry that is facing many difficulties due to the pandemic. The digital green certificate was launched after two months of preparation, which is a relatively fast-reviewed solution because it requires smooth coordination between 27 countries and ensures information data requirements. verified and secure. The long-term goal is that all citizens within the EU must have a certificate and that non-EU visitors can obtain a certificate when visiting EU member states. The European Commission is negotiating with the United States on how to verify the vaccination status of American travelers. At the same time, it also asked EU countries to start a plan to exclude testing and quarantine requirements for people with digital Covid certificates.

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