China has just launched virus passports as part of its health certificate programme. Domestic travellers now use digital certificates which show a user’s vaccination status and the test results. Available on a Chinese social media platform WeChat which was launched on Monday, the certificates are being implemented to ease the pressure on the economy and travel that the pandemic is creating.
The certificates are not yet mandatory and are available only by Chinese citizens. However, this is a big step towards safe travelling during the pandemic, with the USA and Britain considering implementing similar permits. Some citizens however have raised concerns over privacy concerns due to the app’s location tracking.
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