Only vaccinated people will have initial access to Covid certificate
Ten days ago the health office said the certificate would also be available by the end of June for people who have received a negative test result or who have recovered from Covid-19
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In Switzerland only people who have been vaccinated will be able to obtain a Covid-19 certificate by the end of June. Those who have received a negative test result or who have recovered from coronavirus will have to wait until an as yet unknown date.
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Solo las personas vacunadas tendrán acceso al certificado COVID en junio
Ten days ago the FOPH said the certificate would also be available by the end of June for people who have received a negative test result or who have recovered from the virus.
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