Thread by @Steven_Swinford

Breaking:

The Government has set out its plans for vaccine passports in the event of a covid surge this Winter

They would be legally required at:

* All nightclubs

* Indoor settings with 500+ people

* Outdoor settings with 1000+ people

* Anywhere with 10000 people

Ministers will give businesses just *one week's notice* before implementing mandatory vaccine passports

Vaccine passports would be required for gigs, concerts, festivals, conferences, football stadiums etc

As expected compulsory facemasks will also be reintroduced if there is a surge in the number of coronavirus cases

Sage has advised that they could have a 'small but significant impact' on the transmission of coronavirus

The Government sounds like it is in 2 minds over the return of work from home guidance in the event of a surge in coronavirus this Winter

Sage says it is 'one of the most effective measures available at reducing contacts'

BUT govt says business report it is stifling creativity

Here's the bit where the Government refuses to rule out national lockdowns:

'The Govt remains committed to taking whatever action is necessary to protect NHS from being overwhelmed but more harmful economic and social restrictions would only be considered as a last resort'

Sounds like the government has decided to shelve working from home as a contingency measure

They say a 'final decision' will be made on data at the time because of 'immediate costs to economy'

This is despite Sage saying it's one of the most effective measures