The UK will next week begin using the NHS App to confer an individual's vaccination status, in the face of warnings that the technology could lead to identifiable medical information being exposed.
The government has announced that from 17 May people will be able to demonstrate their COVID-19 vaccination status – a so-called vaccine passport or certificate – using the NHS App, which began its public rollout in January 2019, well before the pandemic. Connected to a GP's practice systems, it is designed to help users book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and view medical records.
"You can access the app through mobile devices such as a smartphone or by tablet. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will be shown within the NHS App," the government said this ..
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