WHO warns 'no proof' of virus immunity as 'immunity passports risk 2nd wave'

WHO warns there is ‘no proof’ of coronavirus immunity as medics say ‘immunity passports’ could risk second wave

Immunity passports could make people complacent in the fight against coronavirusAnd the WHO overnight warned: "At this point in the pandemic, there is not enough evidence about the effectiveness of antibody-mediated immunity to guarantee the accuracy of an 'immunity passport' or 'risk-free certificate'.

It comes after Health Sec Hancock had said Brits could get "immunity wristbands" or certificates to prove they can't carry or catch coronavirus once the lockdown is over. We are urging Sun readers to sign a petition calling for our NHS staff to be awarded the George Cross.

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