Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that vaccine passports will no longer be required at Celtic Park from Monday 28th of February. The scheme was brought into place in order to quell the rising wave of infections but with these figures dwindling, the First Minister confirmed that the vaccine passports would go as part of the first steps to ‘living with COVID-19’.
Speaking at Holyrood yesterday, Sturgeon confirmed that the requirement to check the status of attendees would end on the 28th. However, venues could still check on a voluntary basis.
“I can confirm, firstly, that the COVID certification scheme requiring certain venues and events to check the vaccine or test status of attendees will come to an end next Monday 28 February.
“The app which supports the scheme will remain operational, however, so any business that wishes to continue COVID certification on a voluntary basis to reassure customers will be able to do so.”
Celtic fans have been forced to prove their vaccination status or proof of a negative test to enter the stadium, as well as most away venues. The move will remove another layer of restrictions but in truth it was a small imposition. Even on the busiest games, the stewards appeared to attend to most people without a queue forming. It is a relief to see that the FM is looking positively into the future for life after COVID-19.
Thank you so much, dear leader. 🙄