AQW 26007/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 18/11/2021
Answered On Date: 30/11/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the process for verifying COVID Status Certification in Domestic Settings through (i) full vaccination status; (ii) negative Lateral Flow Test in the previous 48 hours; and (iii) proof of recovery from a positive PCR test in the previous 30 to 180 days.

Answer:

Proof of vaccination will be able to be shown with a COVID vaccination certificate. These can be electronically through the COVIDcert NI app or a paper version, which can be applied for via the phone. More information regarding this can be accessed at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-domestic-covid-vaccination-certificate. Venues will also be able to accept alternative forms of documentation to prove full vaccination alongside appropriate photographic identification.

Alternatively venues will be able to view a negative lateral flow test, taken within the previous 48 hours or proof of recovery from a positive PCR test in the previous 30-180 days. For these options the evidence will be required alongside Photographic ID to prove certification.