AQW 26877/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 06/12/2021
Answered On Date: 14/12/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will allow people to obtain a paper copy of their vaccine status from their GP if they do not have access to digital services.

Answer:

A certificate can be requested using the telephone service 0300 200 7814, available Monday to Sunday from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. The service can provide assistance to those who need help with their applications for either the digital or paper certificates.

I understand that some people, particularly those who are older and perhaps with vulnerabilities, will need a little more time to access certification. Therefore, people will be able to use their Vaccination Card alongside photographic identification to gain entry to premises covered by the regulations.