Sajid Javid, the British health minister, stated on Sunday that he does not expect any more lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 situation and has ruled out the use of vaccine passports to let people to attend big gatherings.

"I am not anticipating any more lockdowns. I think it would be irresponsible for any health minister around the world to take everything off the table but I just don't see how we get to another lockdown," he told the BBC's Andrew Marr show.

Asked about so-called COVID passports, Javid added, "What I can say is that we've looked at it properly and whilst we should keep it in reserve as a potential option, I am pleased to say we will not going be going ahead with plans for vaccine passports."

(Reuters)