69% of businesses believe that Covid passports will have a negative impact

Nightclubs have been closed in the United Kingdom for over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

One suggested idea for their safe reopening is a Covid passport containing proof that a person has received the vaccine.

Ibiza said earlier that it will use such a method and will have them ready by June.

The United Kingdom's Nightlife Industry Association (NTIA) surveyed 700 businesses on how the concept will impact business.

69% of businesses believe that a Covid passport, testing or proof of immunity will have a negative impact on the business. 

In the current plans of the UK government, Covid passports will not be introduced.

From May 17, pubs, shops and restaurants will be allowed to open, but they said they could be used later.

When discussing the report Michael Kill, CEO of NTIA stated:

“The positive news from the Roadmap has been overshadowed by the potential impact of Covid Status Certificates being implemented by the Government for businesses to allow for the ease of social contact restrictions, with the overwhelming majority of UK nightlife sector believing the measures will have a detrimental impact on trade.

If retail, supermarkets, public transport, hotels, pubs and restaurants are excluded from the use of Covid Status Certification, with many of these businesses displaying similar contact and proximity environments, why would nightclubs and other environments be expected to ask customers to present Covid Status Certification as a prerequisite or requirement of entry?”