In New York, USA, restaurants and theaters are obliged to ask customers to show a certificate of vaccination against the new coronavirus, and if they violate it, they will be fined.
Fine $ 1000- $ 5000
Starting on the 13th, New York City is obliged to require guests over the age of 12 to present a vaccination certificate to indoor restaurants, sports gyms, and facilities such as movie theaters, theaters, and museums.
Violations will result in fines of $ 1,000 to $ 5,000 and JPY 110,000 to JPY 550,000.
We also ask customers who cannot present their certificates to discuss reasonable measures.
At a long-established steakhouse in the city, a clerk asked a visitor to show an app screen or card to prove that he had been vaccinated.
A female customer said, "Mandatory is very good. I think it should be mandatory nationwide because it feels safer."
A man who manages the store said, "Obligation will ultimately save lives and should be done, and I think fines are also effective."
While some citizens have opposed the fact that the obligation will lead to compulsory vaccination, New York City wants to make it mandatory to achieve both infection control and economic revitalization.
Many countries in Europe require presentation
In Europe, although there are differences in the facilities covered and whether or not there are penalties, many countries require the presentation of proof of vaccination against the new coronavirus and negative proof by testing.
Among them, France is one of the countries that demands the presentation of proof in more places. In France, from the end of July, it is obligatory to show vaccination proofs and negative proofs by tests at movie theaters and museums, and from August, long-distance flights such as restaurants, airplanes and high-speed trains. The scope has been expanded to include transportation.
Certificates such as vaccination are issued with a QR code and can be confirmed quickly by presenting them on a smartphone or printed paper, and can be used in common in EU = European Union member states. .. There are also penalties for non-compliance, and a fine of at least 135 euros and 17,000 yen in Japanese yen will be imposed on customers who do not show proof or commit fraud such as using someone else's. ..
In addition, for facilities that fail to confirm, in addition to suspension of business for up to 7 days, if repeated, in addition to a one-year imprisonment, a fine of 9000 euros and about 1.17 million yen in Japanese yen will be imposed. May be imposed.
There has been strong opposition to the obligatory presentation, such as protests in various parts of France even before the introduction, saying that it would effectively lead to forced vaccination and deprive individuals of their freedom, but the government has been using a mutant virus. We are seeking understanding as this is to restore the food and beverage industry and tourism industry while suppressing the spread of infection.
Also, in Italy, as in France, presentation is obligatory for indoor facilities where many people gather, such as restaurants, theaters, and sports gyms.
Failure to comply will result in a fine of at least 400 euros and approximately 52,000 yen in Japanese yen on both the customer and the facility, and if repeated by the facility, a maximum of 10 days of suspension may be imposed. ..
On the other hand, Denmark in Scandinavia has been obliged to show proof when using restaurants etc. from April, but it is necessary to show it from 10th this month because vaccination is progressing. lost.
In addition, the UK government, in England there is a London, the prospect of the end of this month, but had shown a policy of requiring the presentation of proof for the large number of people gathering place such as a nightclub, discrimination against people who are not vaccinated However, there are growing voices of opposition, and the introduction is expected to be postponed.
Summarize the basic idea in Japan
Toward the recovery of socio-economic activities, the Government of Japan has put together a basic idea regarding the use of vaccines such as "certificates of vaccination".
According to this, while it is widely used in services provided by the private sector, it is not allowed to charge exorbitant fees to those who do not show "certificate of inoculation".
In addition, it is highly likely that it will be unfairly discriminatory treatment to require vaccination for employment or admission, and to dismiss or encourage retirement due to not receiving vaccination.
On the other hand, the government has a policy of developing a dedicated application that can display the QR code of the inoculation record on the smartphone, and is considering using my number card to verify the identity.
We will continue to build the system by listening to opinions from local governments and companies so that it can be used by the end of the year.