Covid-19 certification scheme starts today

THE North’s Covid-19 certification scheme comes into affect today, this requires proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter some events and venues. 

There will however be a grace period before the scheme takes full effect, with no enforcement until December 13.

The Department of Health can confirm that regulations for the Covid-19 certification scheme will also be laid out in a meeting at Stormont.

The regulations will be laid in a draft form and will require Assembly approval before becoming operational.

In relation to the hospitality sector, the Covid-19 certification scheme will only be mandatory for licensed premises at this stage including those venues operating a ‘bring your own’ facility.

The Health Department say they will continue to work with Executive Covid Taskforce (ECT) colleagues on ongoing engagement with the key sectors.