More than 4,500 apply to NI's temporary ‘vaccine passport’ scheme

The application process for the interim documentation includes cross-checking with details given when vaccine appointments were booked.

A temporary 'vaccine passport' scheme in Northern Ireland has received more than 4,500 applications in its first few days of operation, the Health Minister has told the Assembly.

During ministerial question time at Stormont on Monday, Robin Swann updated MLAs on efforts to produce a Covid status certificate system for international travel.