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The European Parliament has approved plans for a so-called Covid passport

The European Parliament has approved plans for a so-called Covid passport

By Dean Egan.

The European Parliament has approved plans for a so-called Covid passport.

It would show whether someone's been vaccinated, tested negative or recently recovered from the virus.

540 MEPs supported the measure, with 119 against and 31 abstentions.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it's a "key step forward towards free and safe travel this summer".

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