UK to set out plan for ‘Covid status certification’ scheme

Officials will trial events over the coming months as they look to find a way for venues such as nightclubs to reopen without the need for social distancing

The ‘Covid status certification’ scheme will be trialled at the FA Cup Final. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Boris Johnson is to set out plans to develop a “Covid status certification” scheme to enable the safe return of mass gatherings and indoor events as lockdown restrictions ease in England.

Officials are planning a series of trial events over the coming months as they look to find a way for venues such as football grounds and nightclubs to reopen without the need for social distancing.