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Majority of Brits back vaccination passports, research shows

A new survey shows 62% of Britons are in favour of more countries adopting vaccination passports.

However, 26% say they would be put off travel if they had to provide proof of a Covid-19 vaccination.

The research, commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface, also showed that 77% of Brits will now ensure they have adequate medical expenses cover before travelling, up from 71% before the pandemic.

Katie Crowe, communications director at battleface, said: “There is still a high degree of uncertainty among British travellers regarding vaccination passports and testing to enable international travel.

“In addition to attitudes towards vaccination passports, the data also showed that while 67% would be prepared to pay for a PCR test to enable them to travel internationally, just 4% of Brits are prepared to pay £75 or over for this test.

“We feel encouraged that a greater number of people will now take out adequate medical expenses cover prior to travelling – however, 23% are still prepared to travel without this cover.”

Passengers travelling abroad now need a new form stating that their trip is permitted under national lockdown rules.

The survey of 2,000 UK adults was carried out by Opinium Research on behalf of battleface.

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