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The vaccine passport program has been officially approved by the Scottish government, requiring people over 18 to prove they have received both doses of the vaccine if they wish to attend crowded places such as nightclubs, indoor events with 500 people, outdoor events with more than 4,000 people, and any event with more than 10,000 attendees.
Deputy Secretary John Swinney said the program would reduce the risk of disease spread and help prevent recently reopened areas from being shut down again.
According to Swinney, large gatherings and events would become safer if a vaccine passport program were implemented.
Those who have received two doses of the vaccine in Scotland will receive a copy of their vaccination certificate along with a QR code, or they can download the QR code directly to their device. The code is also expected to be available on the new NHS Scotland Status app later this month. Users' QR codes will be scanned at a public gathering place to ensure they are fully vaccinated before participating in activities. Those with valid reasons for not being fully vaccinated, including children or those with certain health conditions, will be exempt.
Users will need to log into the app using the unique username and password found on their vaccination appointment slip or in a text message sent to them.
The main goal of this program is to encourage more young people to get vaccinated because, according to the latest figures in Scotland, the vaccination rate among those under 40 is lower than that of those aged 40 and over.
Several areas of Scotland have recorded the highest number of Covid-19 infections in Europe in recent weeks, although the increase has shown signs of slowing down.
British citizens are also required to have a Covid-19 travel pass to enter high-risk areas, while Wales and Northern Ireland have yet to announce a similar plan.
