Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Covid-19 Update

27 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The International NHS COVID Pass letter service for children aged 5 to 11 in England and Wales is extended to include those who have recovered from a positive PCR test.
  • Children aged 5 to 11 can now request an International NHS COVID Pass through the NHS website or by calling 119 for travel abroad without additional testing costs.
  • Since January 2022, children under 16 in Northern Ireland can obtain a digital or printed International NHS COVID Pass for travel.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the extension of the International NHS COVID Pass letter service for children aged 5 to 11 who have recovered from a positive PCR test or equivalent.

Action requested

Children aged 5 to 11 in England and Wales can now request an International NHS COVID Pass via the NHS website or by calling 119, allowing them to travel abroad without additional testing costs. This service is already available for children under 16 in Northern Ireland through a digital or printed certificate since January 2022.

Key facts

  • The International NHS COVID Pass letter service was extended to children aged 5 to 11 on 23 June.
  • Children can get the pass if they had a positive PCR test within the past 180 days.
  • Parental responsibility holders can request the pass online or by calling 119.
  • The service is available in England and Wales but not in the Isle of Man.
  • In Northern Ireland, parents/guardians have been able to request certificates since January 2022.
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