in Monaco, a device to postpone its third dose of vaccine
The Principality of Monaco will launch a serological pass valid only on its territory. It will justify a level of neutralizing antibodies high enough to postpone its booster dose.
Faced with the epidemic rebound of Covid-19, European countries are taking new measures, especially in terms of vaccination, in order to stop the spread of the virus.
In France, the executive is accelerating the recall campaign. For all people who have not received their dose seven months after the second injection, the “health pass” will be deactivated, as of January 15.
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But what about our neighbors in Monaco?
The third dose is also open to everyone from the age of eighteen. Provided they have completed their vaccination schedule for more than six months.
But the Principality is not limited to this alone, since it is preparing to launch an innovation: a “serological pass”.
In Monaco only
But then what does it consist of? By performing this serological test, Monegasques and residents do not wish to have the additional dose postponed beyond the allotted seven months.
Thus, a specific document will be put in place to allow these people to benefit from a valid “health pass”.
It will therefore make it possible to frequent cultural places or to go to a restaurant, for example. However, it remains valid only on the territory of the Principality. It will be impossible to present it in France, in particular.
Coming soon
It should take the form of a paper document and be implemented soon. This Wednesday, December 8, the executive affirmed that it was in the process of finalizing the protocol.
Following the test, the blood samples will be analyzed at the Monaco Scientific Center, to find out the level of protection of the population against Covid-19. The document will only be valid for two months, since the antibodies tend to decline beyond this period, according to the studies that have been done.
This experience would be visibly unique in the world. A possible alternative partly due to the small area of Monegasque territory and therefore, consequently, the possibility of control.