VACCINE certificates are set to be introduced in Scotland on October 1, the Government has announced.
The passes will be required in nightclubs and at large events to help curb a recent surge in Covd-19 cases.
It is also hoped the scheme will increase vaccine uptake among younger Scots.
The proposals are set to be voted on in Parliament today (Thursday).
Ahead of the ballot, the Scottish Government released a new report providing further details on its plan.
It reads: "We intend the scheme to be ready to go live on October 1, 2021. This will give businesses time to prepare and more people to get vaccinated.
"It will also mean the scheme being introduced at the same time as the permanent digital solution for vaccination certification."
It warns the coronavirus infection rate remains high and that winter will “pose significant challenges of increased transmission and related pressure on the NHS."
The report continues: "Action is therefore needed across all sectors to ensure compliance with baseline Covid mitigations, and it is vital to consider further targeted and proportionate measures that can reduce risk further. Vaccine certification is one such measure."
It says vaccine passes "will aid us in reducing the rate and impact of transmission".
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"Research evidence indicates that being vaccinated reduces the risk that a person will become infected with the virus, and likely further reduces their risk of transmitting coronavirus,” the Government stated.
"Ensuring only those who are vaccinated attend higher risk venues and events therefore directly reduces the risk of transmission."
The certificates will be required in nightclubs, sexual entertainment venues, live unseated indoor events of 500 people or more, live outdoor unseated events with more than 4000 in the audience and all events with more than 10,000 attending.
However, the Scottish Government is still working to confirm a definition of nightclubs.
From September 30, Scots will be able to access the NHS Scotland Covid Status App, which will provide them with unique QR codes for each jag. It will also include a person’s vaccination record in line with the requirements for international travel.
Those unable to use the app will be able to request a "secure un-editable paper record of vaccination, with enhanced security features such as thermodynamic ink to prevent forgery". This will also have a QR code.
The proposals are expected to pass the Holyrood vote thanks to the backing of the SNP and the Greens.
Tory, Labour and LibDem MSPs have said they will oppose the scheme.
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