No decision has been made on whether to offer coronavirus jabs to all 12 to 15-year-olds, the vaccines minister has told Sky News.
Speaking to Trevor Phillips On Sunday, Nadhim Zahawi said parents of children in this age group will need to give their consent if a rollout takes place.
He also confirmed that COVID-19 vaccine passports will be introduced for large venues – and it is hoped this will prevent further closures this winter.
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The minister stressed the need to ensure venues can open safely in the long term
His comments came after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) decided against backing the vaccination of youngsters on health grounds alone, given coronavirus presents such a low risk to them.
The UK’s chief medical officers are currently reviewing the wider benefits of the move, such as reducing school absences.
On the issue of whether healthy 12 to 15-year-olds should be…
