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EU planning to limit Covid certificate validity to nine months

Government
Gary Noakes
29 November 2021

Vaccine certificates would only be valid for nine months after the first jab under new proposals from the European Commission.

The European Commission has been urged to act to protect consumers

The EC said the proposal followed guidance from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Didier Reynders, commissioner for justice, said the objective was to avoid "diverging measures" within the EU.

“We propose the council agrees on a standard validity period for vaccination certificates issued following the primary series. Agreeing on this proposal will be crucial for the months ahead and the protection of the safe free movement for citizens.”