Covid-19 vaccine carriers face restrictions in Europe as delta variable spreads

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European governments fear the rapid spread of the delta coronavirus variant, and in some cases are pushing people to take a chance by imposing restrictions on the daily lives of those without a Covid-19 vaccine.

In most cases, vaccination is still not mandatory, with a few exceptions such as for healthcare workers in Italy. However, by shutting down aspects of everyday life that are not immunized such as eating indoors at restaurants or going to the gym, governments are looking to make life more difficult for people who are reluctant to get vaccinated.

Governments have a dual goal of overcoming reluctance among people who do not have a hardline ideological stance against vaccinations, while eliminating the need for new lockdowns that would damage European economies. Politicians and public health officials push the idea that vaccination equals more individual freedom, not less.

The tool used in most EU countries to separate the immunized from the killed is the Covid-19 digital certificate, which has different nicknames in different countries.

The certificates, called green lanes in Italy and health cards in France, were primarily designed to facilitate travel between countries, but have now found extended use. They have a unique QR code and can be printed or stored on a mobile phone. In most countries, it can also be accessed through official mobile applications for tracking coronavirus contracts.

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